Historical Events
- Beginning of the Winnipeg General Strike as more than 30,000 workers walk off the job in the largest strike in Canadian history (ends 25 June) [1]
- Brooklyn Dodgers score 10 runs in 13th to beat Reds 10-0
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Palmer, English cricket batsman (1 Test; Leicestershire CCC, Worcestershire CCC) and administrator (President MCC 1978–79, chairman Test and County Cricket Board 1983-85), born in Sandwell, England (d. 2005)
About May 15, 1919
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 104 years, 11 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Goat/Sheep
Star Sign: Taurus
