Famous Birthdays
- Iris Murdoch, Irish-British novelist ("Under the Net"; "The Sea, The Sea") and philosopher ("The Sovereignty of Good"), born in Dublin, Ireland (d. 1999)
- Jack Hunter [John Averona], American big band vocalist (Elliot Lawrence Orchestra - "Apple Blossom Time"), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1991)
Famous Deaths
Emil Fischer (1852-1919)
German chemist, discovered Fischer esterification (Nobel Prize 1902), commits suicide at 66
Died in 1919 1919 Highlights
About July 15, 1919
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Cancer
