Historical Events
- British Central African Protectorate (now Malawi) forms
Grisélidis
Jules Massenet's opera "Grisélidis" premieres in Paris
- Operations begin at Philips & Co in Holland
Rerum Novarum
Pope Leo XIII publishes encyclical Rerum novarum
Famous Birthdays
- David Vogel, Russian-born Hebrew writer (Huwelijksleven), born in Satanov, Russian Empire (d. 1944)
- Fritz Feigl, Austrian Brazilian chemist (spot tests), born in Vienna, Austria-Hungary (d. 1971)
- Mikhail Bulgakov, Russian playwright and novelist (The Master and Margarita, Black Snow), born in Kiev, Russian Empire (d. 1940)
- Nipo T. Strongheart, Native American activist, lecturer and film consultant (Pony Soldier), born in Yakima, Washington (d. 1966)
About May 15, 1891
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 11 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
