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What Happened on October 19, 1873

Famous Birthdays

  • Bart King, American cricket pioneer (North America's greatest all-rounder; helped develop art of swing bowling), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1965)

Jaap Eden (1873-1925)

Dutch athlete (World Cycling C'ship gold 10k 1894, sprint 1895; World Speed Skating C'ship gold allround 1893, 95, 96), born in Groningen, Netherlands


About October 19, 1873

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 150 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Libra