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What Happened on July 11, 1895

Historical Events

  • French film pioneers Auguste and Louis Lumière show film for scientists

Famous Birthdays

  • Dorothy Wilde [Dolly Wilde], English socialite, niece of Oscar Wilde, born in London (d. 1941)

Famous Weddings

Mata Hari

Dutch exotic dancer, courtesan and accused spy Mata Hari (18) weds Dutch colonial army Captain Rudolph MacLeod in Amsterdam

Died in 1895 1895 Highlights

About July 11, 1895

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 129 years and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer