What Happened on February 1, 1893

Historical Events

"Manon Lescaut"

Giacomo Puccini's opera "Manon Lescaut" premieres in Turin

World's First Movie Studio

Thomas Edison completes worlds 1st movie studio at West Orange, New Jersey


Famous Deaths

  • George Henry Sanderson, Mayor of San Francisco, dies at 70
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About February 1, 1893

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 2 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius