Birthdays & Historical Events – March 15

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Birthdays & Historical Events – March 15

Historical Events on March 15

Events that occurred on March 15 throughout history

1892

Jesse W

Jesse W. Reno of New York City patented an "endless conveyor or elevator" that operated as a ride at Coney Island. His patent no. 470,918 describes an escalator-type machine. The Otis Elevator Company would purchase Reno's company after the turn of the century.

1913

The first presidential press conference is held in the Oval Office

The first presidential press conference is held in the Oval Office. Just eleven days before, President Woodrow Wilson had been inaugurated and his secretary encouraged him to hold a meeting with the press. An appointment was made and more than 100 reporters fill Wilson's office. While the location of the presidential press conference may be different, that meeting over 100 years ago kicked off a tradition that still continues today.

1919

Over a weekend in Paris, more than 1,000 American

Over a weekend in Paris, more than 1,000 American Expeditionary Forces gathered to launch a patriotic veteran service organization. Today the American Legion is comprised of current and former members of the military. The organization makes many contributions in support of youth and veterans including creating the American Legion Baseball program, leadership programs, financial support to the Vietnam Memorial, scholarships, and much more.

1954

The Chords record the first Doo-wop song "Sh-boom

The Chords record the first Doo-wop song "Sh-boom."