Events of 1915

What else happened in 1915?

The 1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition was not the only major event of 1915. Many other happenings of note occurred, many presaging powerful and long-lasting influences upon future events. They include:

National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics (NACA) established: First government sponsored organization to support aircraft R&D. Precursor to NASA.

Carrier Engineering founded, commercial air conditioning begins.

German Zeppelins bomb England, the first "strategic" bombing raid.

Sinking of the liner Lusitania by a German Submarine.

First catapult launch of aircraft from a ship.

Eleanora Sears is the first woman to ride astride at the National Horse Show. Prior to 1915, women rode side-saddle at the event.

First trans-Atlantic radiotelephone messages.

The Movie "Birth of a Nation" is released.

William Boeing takes his first flight lesson.

A submarine telegraph cable is laid connecting Russia and Great Britain.

The Boston Red Sox beat the Philadelphia Phillies in the World Series, 4 games to 1.

Frank James of the James Gang dies.

Second Battle of Ypres fought: First use of poison gas as a weapon of war.

Armenian genocide: Over a half million die.

Ford builds its 1,000,000th car.

US Marines land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. They stay until 1934.

Actress Audrey Munson does the first cinematic disrobing in the film "Inspiration". She is the model for many of the female sculptural and mural figures in the 1915 fair and is dubbed "The Exposition Girl" as a result.

Ladies 20th-Century Fashions - 1915

In 1915, a classic dark suit of velvet or wool was proper attire for any woman stepping out in public, and the outfit might have been described as follows:

Silhouette: Slim, high round bust, high waist, narrow shirt.
Bodice: Fitted, worn over long-line corset.
Neckline: High round, boat-shaped, square.
Sleeves: Long fitted, short dolman.
Skirt: Ankle-length, narrow; shorter from 1917 on.
Fabric: Silk, wool, crepe-de-chine, silk georgette, silk jersey.
Trimmings: Braid, ribbon, fur, monkey fur, fringing, embroidery, beading.
Color: Bright, unusual color combinations.
Accessories: Large hats with wide brims and crowns, muffs, long gloves, bags, silk stockings; shoes with pointed toes, bar straps and low Louis heels; large parasols, long-handled umbrellas.

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