What Happened on February 7, 1894

Historical Events

  • The Cripple Creek miners' strike, led by the Western Federation of Miners, begins in Cripple Creek, Colorado

Famous Birthdays

  • Joe Devlin, American actor (Sam-Dick Tracy), born in Manhattan, New York (d. 1973)

Famous Deaths

  • Adolphe Sax, Belgian musician and instrument inventor (saxophone, saxtromba, saxtuba), dies at 79
Died in 1894 1894 Highlights

About February 7, 1894

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 2 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius