What Happened on October 28, 1886

Historical Events

Statue of Liberty

Statue of Liberty dedicated by US President Grover Cleveland, celebrated by first confetti (ticker tape) parade in New York City

Famous Birthdays

  • Sergo Ordzhonikidze, Georgian Bolshevik and Soviet politician, born in Ghoresha, Kutais Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1937)

About October 28, 1886

Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio