What Happened on February 1, 1883

Historical Events

  • French Lt-Colonel Gustave Borgnis-Desbordes reaches Bamako on the Niger

Famous Birthdays

  • Yevgeny Vakhtangov, Armenian-Russian theatrical director of the Moscow Art Theatre (Vakhtangov Theatre), born in Vladikavkaz, Russia (d. 1922)

Famous Deaths

  • Pavel Melnikov, Russian historian and author (In the Forests) [NS=Feb 13], dies at 64
Died in 1883 1883 Highlights

About February 1, 1883

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 141 years, 3 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius