Historical Events
- France proclaims a protectorate over Madagascar
Event of Interest
Stephen Crane's novel "The Red Badge of Courage" is published to wide acclaim
Famous Birthdays
- Lewis Milestone [Leib Milstein], Moldovan-American Academy Award-winning film director (d All Quiet on the Western Front; Of Mice and Men; Ocean's 11), born in Kishinev, Russian Empire (now Chișinău, Moldova) (d. 1980)
About September 30, 1895
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
