What Happened on August 23, 1892

Famous Birthdays

  • Valdemar Eiberg, Danish jazz pioneer, saxophonist, and bandleader ("I've Got a Cross-Eyed Papa"), born in Kolding, Denmark (d. 1965)

Famous Deaths

  • Deodoro da Fonseca, Brazilian military officer and the 1st President of Brazil (1889-91), dies at 65
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights

About August 23, 1892

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo