What Happened on August 14, 1893

Historical Events

  • France introduces motor vehicle registration, includes a driving test

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfred Alessandrescu, Romanian composer, born in Bucharest (d. 1959)
  • Carl Benton Reid, American actor (Pressure Point, In a Lonely Place), born in Lansing, Michigan (d. 1973)

About August 14, 1893

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo