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What Happened on June 21, 1893

Historical Events

  • 1st Ferris wheel opens at Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Illinois

Famous Birthdays

  • Alois Hába, Czech composer, born in Vizovice, Zlín Region, Moravia, Austria-Hungary (d. 1973)

Famous Deaths

Leland Stanford (1824-1893)

American business tycoon (Southern Pacific Railroad), 8th Governor of California and founder of Stanford University, dies of heart failure at 69

Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About June 21, 1893

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer