Historical Events
- US ends occupation of Haiti after 19 years; started after the 1915 assassination of Haiti's president
Famous Birthdays
- Georgy Garanian, Armenian-Russian jazz saxophonist, bandleader and composer, born in Moscow, USSR (d. 2010)
- Nino Ferrer, French-Italian singer and composer (Mirza, Cornichons), born in Genoa, Italy (d. 1998)
- Reg Scarlett, West Indian cricket off-spinner (3 Tests 1960), born in Port Maria, St Mary, Jamaica (d. 2019)
- Valentin Varlamov, Russian cosmonaut, born in Sukhaya Tereshka, Russia (d. 1980)
About August 15, 1934
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 8 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Leo
