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What Happened on May 9, 1915

Historical Events

  • German and French forces fight Battle of Artois

Famous Deaths

Anthony Wilding (1883-1915)

New Zealand tennis player (Wimbledon 1910-13), killed in action on the Western Front at 31

François Faber (1887-1915)

Luxembourgian cyclist (Tour de France 1909), killed in action by gunshot wounds at 28


Died in 1915 1915 Highlights

About May 9, 1915

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 109 years, 2 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

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