Historical Events
- Earl of Mar raises the Jacobite standard at Braemar, Aberdeenshire starting the Jacobite uprising in Scotland
1715 Highlights
About August 27, 1715
Calendar: Julian 
Day of the Week: Saturday
Calendar: Gregorian 
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 308 years, 10 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
Year of the Rabbit
Year of the Dragon
Year of the Snake
Year of the Horse
Year of the Goat/Sheep
Year of the Monkey