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What Happened on December 17, 1893

Historical Events

  • Russia ratifies Double Alliance with France

Famous Birthdays

  • Erwin Piscator, German stage director (Der Stellvertreter), born in Greifenstein-Ulm, German Empire (d. 1966)

Famous Deaths

  • Levinus T Keuchenius, Dutch min of Colonies (1888-90), dies at 71
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About December 17, 1893

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 7 months and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius