What Happened on August 18, 1893

Famous Birthdays

  • Burleigh Grimes, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1931 St. Louis Cardinals; NL wins leader 1921, 28; NL strikeout leader 1921 Brooklyn Robins, Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Emerald, Wisconsin (d. 1985)
  • Ernest MacMillan, Canadian organist, conductor and composer, born in Etobicoke, Ontario (d. 1973)

About August 18, 1893

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo