What happened on 15 July 1903?

Discover what happened on 15 July 1903 in history! This day marks a series of notable events, famous births, and significant deaths. Explore the details below to learn more about the historical happenings of this day. On this day, history comes alive!

Deaths

  • Johann Friedrich Martin Leiding (German politician (1816-1903))
  • Gustave Besnard (French Navy Vice admiral (1833-1903))
  • Cornelius Coward (English cricketer (1838-1903))
  • John Y. T. Smith (American businessman and politician (1831-1903))
  • Eugen Miroslav Rutte (Czech composer and singer)
  • Joseph Fourcade (French politician (1820-1903))
  • Léon Vacher (French politician)
  • Henry Augustine Tayloe (American planter, slaveholder and horse breeder)
  • Friedrich Klindworth (German entrepreneur)
  • Harriet Stanwood Blaine (American political wife)
  • Sophia Charlotte Burton ((1831-1903))