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What Happened on July 11, 1893

Historical Events

  • A revolution led by the liberal general and politician, José Santos Zelaya, takes over state power in Nicaragua
  • The first cultured pearl is obtained by Kōkichi Mikimoto, in Japan

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Durston, English cricket fast bowler (1 Test, 5 wickets; Middlesex CCC) and soccer goalkeeper (Queens Park Rangers, Brentford), born in Clophill, England (d. 1965)

About July 11, 1893

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer