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What Happened on May 15, 1934

Historical Events

  • Karlis Ulmanis names himself fascist dictator of Latvia
  • US Department of Justice offers $25,000 reward for Dillinger, dead or alive

Famous Birthdays

  • David Greville, 8th Earl of Warwick who sold his castle to Madame Tussauds, born in Warwick Castle, Warwick, England (d. 1996) [1]
  • Frank McAtamney, New Zealand rugby union prop (1 Test; Otago 38 games), born in Middlemarch, New Zealand (d. 2022)

About May 15, 1934

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 1 month and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Taurus