Births on April 15

William Forgan Smith

Born on April 15, 1887

William Forgan Smith, Scottish-Australian politician, 24th Premier of Queensland (d. 1953)

William Forgan Smith (15 April 1887 – 25 September 1953) was an Australian politician. He served as Premier of the state of Queensland from 1932 to 1942. He came to dominate politics in the state during the 1930s, and his populism, firm leadership, defence of states' rights and interest in state development make him something of an archetypal Queensland Premier. He represented the Labor Party.

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Events on 1887

20 Jan

Pearl Harbor
The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
2 Feb

Groundhog Day
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
10 Apr

Pope Leo XIII
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
28 Apr

Guillaume Schnaebelé
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé is released on order of William I, German Emperor, defusing a possible war.
11 Nov

Haymarket affair
August Spies, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer and George Engel are executed as a result of the Haymarket affair.

Births on April 15

William Forgan Smith

Born on April 15, 1887

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Events on 1887

Pearl Harbor

Groundhog Day

Pope Leo XIII

Guillaume Schnaebelé

Haymarket affair