What Happened on March 2, 1895

Historical Events

  • US Congress renames the Office of Immigration as the Bureau of Immigration

Famous Deaths

  • Berthe Morisot, French Impressionist painter who helped start the Impressionist movement, dies of pneumonia at 54
  • Ismail Pasha, kedive of Egypt (1863-79), dies at 64
Died in 1895 1895 Highlights

About March 2, 1895

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces