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What Happened on March 18, 1893

Famous Birthdays

  • (John) Jean Goldkette, French jazz pianist and bandleader, born in Valenciennes, France (d. 1962)
  • Costante Girardengo, Italian cyclist, born in Novi Ligure, Italy (d. 1978)

Wilfred Owen (1893-1918)

English soldier and anti-war poet (Anthem for Doomed Youth, Futility), born in Oswestry, Shropshire, England


About March 18, 1893

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 4 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces