Historical Events
- Battle of Lone Jack, Missouri: fierce fighting between Union soldiers and Confederate forces prompted by bushwacker attacks destroys town of Lone Jack
Famous Birthdays
- Johan Bernard Schepers, Frisian writer (Braga), born in Heerenveen, Netherlands (d. 1937)
- Louisa Aldrich-Blake, British pioneering surgeon, born in Chingford, Essex (d. 1925)
- Mikao Usui, Japanese founder of Reiki (form of spiritual practice), born in Gifu Prefecture, Japan (d. 1926)
About August 15, 1865
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 158 years, 11 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
