What Happened on May 15, 1886

Historical Events

Beatty Gets a Promotion

British sailor David Beatty is promoted to midshipman

Famous Deaths

Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)

American poet (Collected Poems), dies of nephritis at 55

Died in 1886 1886 Highlights

About May 15, 1886

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus