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What Happened on January 11, 1893

Historical Events

Eden's 1500m Skate Record

Jaap Eden skates world record 1500m (2:35)

Famous Deaths

Benjamin Butler (1818-1893)

American Major General (Union Army), Governor of Massachusetts (1883-84) and US presidential candidate (Greenback anti-monopoly ticket), dies of a bronchial infection at 74

Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About January 11, 1893

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 6 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn