What Happened on July 18, 1915

Historical Events

  • WWI: Second Battle of Isonzo begins with Kingdom of Italy offensive against Austria-Hungary, ends 2-1/2 weeks later with over 91,000 combined casualties

Famous Birthdays

  • Anthony Wakefield Cox, English architect, born in Park Road, Peterborough (d. 1993)
  • Isaack Stouten, Dutch resistance fighter (shot during WWII) (d. 1945)
  • Jane Frazee [Mary Jane Frehse], American actress, singer, and dancer (Beautiful But Broke; Beulah), born in Duluth, Minnesota (d. 1985)
Born in 1915

Famous Deaths

  • George Marshall-Hall, British organist, poet, and composer who worked chiefly in Australia, dies at 53
1915 Highlights

About July 18, 1915

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 108 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer