What Happened on September 5, 1915

Historical Events

  • Anti-war conference in Zimmerwald, Switzerland

Nicholas II Takes Command

Tsar Nicholas II, distressed by increasing Russian losses, assumes personal command of his nation's military forces; clearly a symbolic act and devastating for his leadership

About September 5, 1915

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 108 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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