What Happened on October 31, 1860

Famous Birthdays

Juliette Gordon Low (1860-1927)

American activist and founder of the Girl Scouts of America, born in Savannah, Georgia

Famous Deaths

  • Johannes Nathan, Dutch murderer, the last ordinary execution in the Netherlands, hanged for killing his mother-in-law
  • Thomas Cochrane, 10th Earl of Dundonald, British admiral, dies at 84
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About October 31, 1860

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 163 years, 6 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Star Sign: Scorpio