What Happened on November 3, 1793

Historical Events

Execution of Olympe de Gouges

French playwright, journalist and feminist Olympe de Gouges is guillotined

Famous Birthdays

Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836)

Founded and helped colonize the US state of Texas, born in Austinville, Virginia

Famous Deaths

Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793)

French playwright and revolutionary (Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen), executed by guillotine at 45

Died in 1793 1793 Highlights

About November 3, 1793

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 6 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio