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