Famous Birthdays
Merian C. Cooper (1893-1973)
American film director and producer (King Kong) and aviator (Kościuszko Squadron, Director-Pan American Airways), born in Jacksonville, Florida
Famous Deaths
- Joseph Hellmesberger, Sr, Austrian violinist, composer, conductor, and pedagogue (Vienna Conservatory, 1851-93), dies at 64
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights
About October 24, 1893
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
