Days Until May 15th
About May 15th
May 15th is one of 365 days on the calendar — and like every date, it has its own mix of facts, observances, and history. May 15th is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 230 days remaining until the end of the year. The countdown below shows how many days remain until the next May 15th, with notes on what the date is known for, the traditions associated with it, and notable events that have happened on this day.
📚 Interesting Facts
May 15th is the 135th day of the year (136th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 230 days remaining until the end of the year
People born on May 15th are Taurus, known for their persistence and love of beauty and comfort
Famous people born on this day include L. Frank Baum (1856), author of 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', Pierre Curie (1859), physicist and Nobel laureate, and mountaineer Tenzing Norgay
Las Vegas, Nevada was founded on May 15, 1905, when 110 acres were auctioned off to become the downtown area
Emily Dickinson, one of America's most celebrated poets, died on this date in 1886 in Amherst, Massachusetts
🎊 Traditions & Celebrations
Paraguay celebrates Independence Day festivities that begin on May 14 and continue through May 15, marking independence from Spain in 1811
The United Nations observes the International Day of Families on May 15 annually, established in 1993 to promote family unity
The United States observes National Peace Officers Memorial Day on May 15, part of Police Week, honoring officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty
May 15 is known as Straw Hat Day, marking the traditional start of wearing straw hats for the summer season
Las Vegas celebrates its founding on May 15, commemorating the 1905 land auction that established the city
📜 Historical Events on This Day
Liu Bei, Chinese warlord, proclaimed himself emperor of Shu Han
Cape Cod was sighted by English navigator Bartholomew Gosnold
The first machine gun in the world was patented by London lawyer James Puckle
The National Woman Suffrage Association was formed by Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Las Vegas, Nevada was founded when 110 acres were auctioned off to become the downtown area
The U.S. Supreme Court dissolved Standard Oil for being a monopoly, citing the Sherman Antitrust Act
Mickey Mouse appeared for the first time in the cartoon 'Plane Crazy' directed by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks
Dutch forces surrendered to German forces during World War II, beginning a 5-year Nazi occupation
The first McDonald's fast food restaurant opened for business
Governor George Wallace of Alabama was shot and paralyzed during a presidential campaign rally in Laurel, Maryland
Why Count Down to May 15th?
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