What Happened on October 4, 1892

Famous Birthdays

  • Engelbert Dollfuss, Austrian right-wing politician (Chancellor, 1932-34), killed by Nazis, born in Texingtal, Austria (d. 1934)
  • Gaston Chevrolet, French auto racer (Indianapolis 500 1920), born in Beaune, Côte-d'Or, France (d. 1920)
  • Hermann Glauert, British aerodynamicist, born in Sheffield, Yorkshire (d. 1934)
  • Luis Trenker, South Tyrolean film producer, director and actor (Berge in Flammen), born in Urtijëi, Tyrol (d. 1990)

Famous Deaths

  • Guillaume Van Kerckhoven, Belgian captain, dies at 39
Died in 1892 1892 Highlights

About October 4, 1892

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 6 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra