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What Happened on May 15, 1845

Famous Birthdays

  • Ilya Mechnikov, Russian zoologist and bacteriologist known as the "father of natural immunity" (Nobel 1908), born in Ivanovka, Kharkov Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1916)

Famous Deaths

  • Samuel Wiselius, Dutch lawyer patriot and writer (helped dismantle Dutch East India Co), dies at 76
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About May 15, 1845

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 179 years, 2 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Taurus