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What Happened on February 4, 1915

Historical Events

  • Experiments to find cause of pellagra begin at Mississippi State Penitentiary

Famous Birthdays

  • Norman Wisdom, English comedian (Kraft Music Hall, Trouble In Store), born in London, England (d. 2010)
  • Peter Butterworth, British actor and comedian (Carry On), born in Bramhall, England (d. 1979)
  • Ray Evans, American lyricist with Jay Livingston, born in Salamanca, New York (d. 2007)
  • William Talman, American actor (Crashout, The Hitch-Hiker, Perry Mason), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 1968)

Famous Deaths

Armand Peugeot (1849-1915)

French industrialist, automobile pioneer and founder of Peugeot, dies at 65

Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About February 4, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Tiger
Star Sign: Aquarius