Historical Events
Pathetique
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky conducts first performance of his Symphony Number Six in B minor, "Pathetique", in St. Petersburg, Russia, 9 days before his death
Famous Birthdays
- Christopher Kelk Ingold, English chemist (Cahn–Ingold–Prelog priority rules), born in London (d. 1970)
- Otto Huiswoud, Suriname-born political activist and editor-in-chief (Negro Worker), born in Paramaribo, Suriname (d. 1961)
About October 28, 1893
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 5 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
