What Happened on October 30, 1915

Famous Birthdays

  • Fred W. Friendly, American journalist and broadcast executive, born in New York City (d. 1998)
  • Jane Randolph, American actress (Cat People, Railroaded!), born in Youngstown, Ohio (d. 2009)
  • Pierre Wissmer, Swiss-French composer (Capitaine Bruno), born in Geneva (d. 1992)
  • Verne Winchell, American doughnut entrepreneur, and horse breeder, born in Bloomington, Indiana (d. 2002)

Famous Deaths

Charles Tupper (1821-1915)

6th Prime Minister of Canada (Conservative: 69-day term in 1896), dies of heart failure at 94

  • Gervys Rignold Hazlitt, cricketer (9 Tests for Aust 1907-12), dies
Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About October 30, 1915

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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