What Happened on July 15, 1934

Historical Events

  • Continental Airlines commences operations.

Famous Birthdays

  • Harrison Birtwistle, British contemporary classical composer (The Minotaur; The Mask of Orpheus), born in Accrington, Lancashire, England (d. 2022) [1]
  • Risto Jarva, Finnish filmmaker (d. 1977)
  • Simon Gournlay, president (British National Farmer's Union)

Famous Deaths

  • Jules Renkin, Belgian politician (28th Prime Minister of Belgium 1931-32), dies at 71
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About July 15, 1934

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 9 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Cancer