Historical Events
- 1st US commemoratives & 1st US stamp to picture a woman issued (Queen Isabella, patron of Columbus)
- World's Columbian Exposition opens in Chicago [or 0501]
Famous Birthdays
- Lillian Leitzel, German acrobat and strongwoman (d. 1931)
Famous Deaths
- John Obadiah Westwood, British entomologist, dies at 87
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About January 2, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
