What Happened on September 15, 1893

Historical Events

  • "Svoboda", Ukrainian language weekly newspaper founded by Father Hryhorii Hrushka, in Jersey City, New Jersey; expands to daily in 1921, reverts to weekly in 1998

Famous Deaths

  • Thomas Hawksley, English civil engineer (Nottingham Gas Light and Coke Company; Nottingham Waterworks Company), dies at 86
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About September 15, 1893

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 7 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo