What Happened on November 19, 1895

Historical Events

  • American inventor Frederick E. Blaisdell of Philadelphia patents the "self-sharpening" paper sheathed pencil, commonly known as a china marker

Famous Birthdays

  • Louise Dahl-Wolfe, American fashion photographer, born in San Francisco, California (d. 1989)

About November 19, 1895

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 5 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio