Historical Events
Johnson's Record Flight
Amy Johnson arrives in Croydon, England having flown from South Africa in a record 4 days and 16 hours
Famous Birthdays
- Anna Maria Alberghetti, Italian-American Tony Award-winning stage singer and actress (Carnival), and film star (Cinderfella), born in Pesaro, Italy
- Donald [Anthony] Moffitt, American sci-fi author (Jupiter Theft)
- Jean Balissat, Swiss composer pedagogue and conductor (Kaleidoscope for trumpet and percussion), born in Lausanne, Switzerland (d. 2007)
- Paul Zindel, playwright (Effects of Gamma Rays on Marigolds)
- Ralph Steadman, British cartoonist
- Robert Smith, American baseball administrator (President International Baseball Federation 1981-93; IOC Olympic Order), born in Greenville, Illinois (d. 2021)
- Wavy Gravy, American clown and activist
About May 15, 1936
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 87 years, 11 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus
