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What Happened on May 20, 1915

Historical Events

  • Bataafsche Petroleum Me begins oil extraction of Maracaibo

Famous Birthdays

Moshe Dayan (1915-1981)

Israeli military leader and politician (Minister of Defense 1967-74), born in Degania Alef, Ottoman Empire

  • Peter Copley, British actor (Victim, Kingdom of Heaven, King & Country), born in Bushey, Hertfordshire, England (d. 2008)

About May 20, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 2 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Taurus