Famous Birthdays In May - 15

1878  On May - 15 birth of francisco Pujol, composer   

1880  Otto Dibelius, German theologist/bishop (Confessional Church) was born on this day in history.   

1883  On this day in history birth of stanley Robert Marchant, composer   

1888  Jean Wahl, French philosopher was born on May - 15.   

1889  On this day in history birth of bessie Hillman, founder (Almalgamated Clothing Workers of America)   

1890  Katherine Anne Porter, US, novelist (Ship of Fools) was born on this day in history.   

1891  Chief Nipo T Strongheart, Yakima WA, US indian actor (Pony Soldier) was born on May - 15.   

1891  On May - 15 birth of david Vogel, Ukraine, author (Huwelijksleven)   

1891  On May - 15 birth of fritz Feigl, Austria, chemist (spot tests)   

1891  Mikhail Bulgakov, Russia, playwright/novelist (Black Snow) was born on this day in history.   

1892  On this day in history birth of jimmy Wilde, boxer (d. 1969)   

1893  On this day in history birth of michel Gusikoff, composer   

1893  Stanley Lupino, English comic (Cheer Up, Over She Goes) was born on this day in history.   

1895  On this day in history birth of charles Lamont, SF CA, director (Abbott & Costello Go to Mars)   

1895  On May - 15 birth of william D. Byron, U.S. Congressman (d. 1941)   

1898  On this day in history birth of arlette-Leonie Arletty, [Bathiat], Courbevoie France, actress (Maxime)   

1899  Jean-Etienne Valluy, French general (d. 1970) was born on this day in history.   

1901  On this day in history birth of xavier Herbert, Australian author (d. 1984)   

1901  On this day in history birth of luis Monti, Argentine-Italian footballer (d. 1983)   

1902  Richard J Daley, (Mayor-D-Chic) was born on May - 15.   

1903  Anny Ondra, Czechoslovakia, actress (Blackmail, Manxman) was born on this day in history.   

1903  On May - 15 birth of maria Reiche, German-born mathematician and archaeologist (d. 1998)   

1904  Clifton Fadiman, Bkln NY, TV host (Information Please, Quiz Kids) was born on May - 15.   

1904  On May - 15 birth of gustav-Adolf Boltenstein, Sweden, equest dressage (Oly-gold-1952, 56)   

1905  On this day in history birth of joseph Cotten, Virginia, actor (3rd Man, Airport 77, Hearse)   

1907  Josef Alexander, composer was born on this day in history.   

1907  On this day in history birth of phillip Piratin, communist   

1907  Sukhdev Thapar, Indian freedom fighter (d. 1931) was born on this day in history.   

1908  On this day in history birth of lars-Eric Vilner Larsson, Akarp Sweden, composer (Linden)   

1909  James Mason, England, actor (Lolita, Bloodline, Boys From Brazil) was born on this day in history.   

1909  Rodolfo Cornejo, composer was born on this day in history.   

1910  On this day in history birth of constance Cummings, Wash, actress (John & Julie, 7 Sinners, Glamour)   

1910  Robert F Wagner, (Mayor-D-NYC, 1949-65) [or Apr 20] was born on this day in history.   

1911  Leo Fuchs, Polish/US Yiddish actor (Galitzianer Cowboy) was born on this day in history.   

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0392  Death of Valentinianus II, emperor of Rome (375-392), murdered at 21 on May - 15.   

0884  On this day in history marinus I, [Martinus II], Pope (882-84), dies   

0913  On this day in history death of hatto I, Archbishop of Mainz   

1036  Death of Emperor Go-Ichijō of Japan (b. 1008) on this day in history.   

1157  Death of Yury Dolgoruky, Russian prince on May - 15.   

1174  Nur ad-Din Mahmud, King of Syria, dies on May - 15.   

1381  Death of Eppelein von Gailingen, German robber baron on this day in history.   

1470  Death of Charles VIII of Sweden (b. 1409) on this day in history.