What Happened on June 23, 1915

Historical Events

  • Italians launch the first of what will become 11 battles to dislodge the Austrians from the Isonzo River, which keeps the Italians from Trieste
  • Yanks get record 16 walks & 3 wild pitches beat A's Bruno Hass, 15-0

Famous Birthdays

  • Dennis Price, English actor (Kind Hearts and Coronets, Separate Tables), born in Twyford, England (d. 1973)
  • Zeb Turner [William Grishaw], American country-rockabilly guitarist, singer-songwriter ("Chew Tobacco Rag"; "It's A Sin"), and disc jockey, born in Lynchburg, Virginia (d. 1978)

About June 23, 1915

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

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