What Happened on October 30, 1873

Historical Events

Greatest Show on Earth

P. T. Barnum's circus, "Greatest Show on Earth", debuts (New York City)

Famous Birthdays

  • Francisco I. Madero, Mexican revolutionary and 33rd President of Mexico (1911-13), born in Parras de la Fuente, Coahuila, Mexico (d. 1913)

About October 30, 1873

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio