1915 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	19th century – 20th century – 21st century
Decades:	1880s 1890s 1900s – 1910s – 1920s 1930s 1940s
Years:	1912 1913 1914 – 1915 – 1916 1917 1918

1915 was a year that started on a Friday in the Gregorian calendar. It was a time when the First World War was happening, and many important events took place around the world.

Important Events of 1915
Famous People Born in 1915
Notable People Who Died in 1915
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Important Events of 1915

January 1: A British warship called HMS Formidable was sunk by a German U-boat (submarine). This happened during World War I.
March 14: Another warship, the German SMS Dresden, was forced to sink itself by the British Royal Navy. This was also part of World War I.
April 15: A very sad event began for the Armenian people. Many Armenians lost their lives in what is known as the Armenian Genocide.
May 7: During World War I, a large passenger ship called the RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German U-boat. Many people died in this event, and it helped turn public opinion against Germany.
August: The city of Galveston, Texas was hit by a very strong hurricane. It caused a lot of damage and destruction.
A famous silent movie called The Birth of a Nation was released. It was a very long film for its time.

Famous People Born in 1915

Many well-known people were born in 1915. Here are a few:

February 1: Stanley Matthews, an English footballer who was very famous. (d. 2000)
April 21: Anthony Quinn, a Mexican-American actor who starred in many movies. (d. 2001)
May 6: Orson Welles, an American movie director, screenwriter, and actor. He made the famous movie Citizen Kane. (d. 1985)
August 29: Ingrid Bergman, a Swedish actress who won many awards. (d. 1982)
December 12: Frank Sinatra, a very famous American singer and actor. (d. 1998)
December 19: Édith Piaf, a beloved French singer. (d. 1963)

Notable People Who Died in 1915

Some important people passed away in 1915:

April 27: Alexander Scriabin, a Russian composer known for his unique music. (b. 1872)
November 14: Booker T. Washington, an important American educator, writer, and leader. He worked to improve the lives of African Americans. (b. 1856)