What Happened on October 5, 1892

Historical Events

  • The Dalton Gang ends in shoot-out in Coffeyville, Kansas bank holdup; 4 members killed, and a fifth captured

Famous Birthdays

  • Remington Kellogg, American naturalist and director (U.S. National Museum), born in Davenport, Iowa (d. 1969)

Famous Deaths

  • Bill Powers, American outlaw of the Old West (The Dalton Gang), killed in failed bank robbery attempt in Coffeyville, Kansas
  • Bob Dalton, American outlaw of the Old West (leader of the Dalton Gang), killed in failed bank robbery attempt in Coffeyville, Kansas at 23
  • Dick Broadwell, American outlaw of the Old West (The Dalton Gang), killed in failed bank robbery attempt in Coffeyville, Kansas at 30
  • Grat Dalton, American outlaw of the Old West (The Dalton Gang), killed in failed bank robbery attempt in Coffeyville, Kansas at 31
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights

About October 5, 1892

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra