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What Happened on November 3, 1793

Historical Events

Execution of Olympe de Gouges

French playwright, journalist and feminist Olympe de Gouges is guillotined

Famous Birthdays

Stephen F. Austin (1793-1836)

Founded and helped colonize the US state of Texas, born in Austinville, Virginia

Famous Deaths

Olympe de Gouges (1748-1793)

French playwright and revolutionary (Declaration of the Rights of Woman and of the Female Citizen), executed by guillotine at 45

Died in 1793 1793 Highlights

About November 3, 1793

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Scorpio