Historical Events
- Ohio Valley Improvement Association forms
Famous Birthdays
- Jeanne Gabrielle Willing, Dutch author (Sinner & the Girl), born in Amsterdam (d. 1984)
Juan Perón (1895-1974)
Argentine military officer and President of Argentina (1946-55, 73-74), born in Buenos Aires
- Zog I, King of Albania (1928-39), born in Burgajet Castle, Ottoman Empire (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Charles Oberthür, German composer and harpist, dies at 76
- William Mahone, American railway engineer and Major General (Confederate Army), dies at 68
Died in 1895 1895 Highlights
About October 8, 1895
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
