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In the year 1915
694 Notable birthdays
Douglas Kennedy
American supporting actor (1915-1973).
Born September 14th, 1915 in New York City.
Died August 10th, 1973 at 57 years old in Honolulu (cancer).
Elisabeth Schwarzkopf
German opera soprano (1915–2006).
Born December 9th, 1915 in Jarocin.
Died August 3rd, 2006 at 90 years old in Schruns. [ref]
Marie-Louise von Franz
Swiss psychologist and scholar (1915-1998).
Born January 4th, 1915 in Munich.
Died February 17th, 1998 at 83 years old in Küsnacht.
Judith Wright
Australian poet, environmentalist and indigenous rights campaigner.
Born May 31st, 1915 in Armidale.
Died June 26th, 2000 at 85 years old in Canberra. [ref]
Philip J. Corso
Us army officer (1915-1998).
Born May 22nd, 1915 in Sandusky.
Died July 16th, 1998 at 83 years old in Jupiter.
Alice Bradley Sheldon
American science fiction writer (1915-1987).
Born August 24th, 1915 in Chicago.
Died May 19th, 1987 at 71 years old in McLean (ballistic trauma).
Catherine Craig
American actress (1915-2004).
Born January 18th, 1915 in Bloomington.
Died January 14th, 2004 at 88 years old in Santa Barbara.
Jules Munshin
American actor (1915-1970).
Born February 22nd, 1915 in New York City.
Died February 19th, 1970 at 54 years old in New York City (myocardial infarction).
Princess Lilian, Duchess of Halland
Welsh model who became a member of the swedish royal family (1915-2013).
Born August 30th, 1915 in Swansea.
Died March 10th, 2013 at 97 years old in Djurgården. [ref]
Michael Kidd
American film choreographer (1915-2007).
Born August 12th, 1915 in Brooklyn. [ref]
Died December 23rd, 2007 at 92 years old in Los Angeles (cancer). [ref]
Paul Touvier
French soldier, nazi collaborator, first frenchman to be convicted of crimes against humanity (1915-1996).
Born April 3rd, 1915 in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jabron.
Died July 17th, 1996 at 81 years old in Fresnes Prison (prostate cancer).
Bill Peet
Artist, illustrator, author, animator and story teller (1915-2002).
Born January 29th, 1915 in Grandview.
Died May 11th, 2002 at 87 years old in Studio City. [ref]
Jan Zumbach
Royal air force flying ace (1915–1986).
Born April 14th, 1915 in Ursynów.
Died January 3rd, 1986 at 70 years old in Paris.
Hound Dog Taylor
American chicago blues guitarist and singer (1915–1975).
Born April 12th, 1915 in Natchez.
Died December 17th, 1975 at 60 years old in Chicago (lung cancer).
Ring Lardner
Journalist, screenwriter.
Born August 15th, 1915 in Chicago. [ref]
Died October 31st, 2000 at 85 years old in New York City (cancer). [ref]
Jay Livingston
American composer and singer (1915-2001).
Born March 28th, 1915 in McDonald.
Died October 17th, 2001 at 86 years old in Los Angeles.
Michael Young, Baron Young of Dartington
British politician (1915-2002).
Born August 9th, 1915 in Manchester.
Died January 14th, 2002 at 86 years old in London.
Queen Geraldine of Albania
Albanian royal consort (1915-2002).
Born August 6th, 1915 in Budapest.
Died October 22nd, 2002 at 87 years old in Tirana.
Theodore H. White
Historian and author.
Born May 6th, 1915 in Dorchester. [ref]
Died May 15th, 1986 at 71 years old in New York City.
Robert G. Cole
United states army medal of honor recipient (1915–1944).
Born March 19th, 1915 in San Antonio.
Died September 18th, 1944 at 29 years old in Best.
Karam Singh
The first living recipient of the param vir chakra.
Born September 15th, 1915. [ref]
Died January 20th, 1993 at 77 years old
Kenneth Arnold
American aviator and businessman (1915–1984).
Born March 29th, 1915 in Sebeka.
Died January 16th, 1984 at 68 years old in Bellevue (colorectal cancer).
Herbert Huncke
American writer and poet (1915–1996).
Born January 9th, 1915 in Greenfield.
Died August 8th, 1996 at 81 years old in New York City.
Yvonne Mitchell
British actress.
Born July 7th, 1915 in London.
Died March 24th, 1979 at 63 years old in London (cancer).
Junior Durkin
Actor (1915–1935).
Born July 2nd, 1915 in New York City.
Died May 4th, 1935 at 19 years old in San Diego (traffic collision).
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