What Happened on June 23, 1893

Historical Events

  • US National Championship Women's Tennis: Aline Terry wins her lone major title; beats Augusta Schultz 6-1, 6-3

Famous Birthdays

  • Donald MacBride, American stage and screen character actor (Topper Returns; The Seven Year Itch; My Friend Irma - "Mr. Clyde"), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1957)

Famous Deaths

  • Sir Theophilus Shepstone, British-born South African statesman (b. 1817)
Died in 1893 1893 Highlights

About June 23, 1893

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 10 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer