Historical Events
Beatty Gets a Promotion
British sailor David Beatty is promoted to midshipman
Famous Deaths
Emily Dickinson (1830-1886)
American poet (Collected Poems), dies of nephritis at 55
Died in 1886 1886 Highlights
About May 15, 1886
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 138 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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