Historical Events
- "Svoboda", oldest existing Ukrainian newspaper founded as a weekly publication by Father Hryhorii Hrushka, in Jersey City, New Jersey; expands to a daily in 1921
- Bronx Gas & Electric Company opens on Frisby & Tremont Ave
- First conference of the World Parliament of Religions is held in Chicago, Indian monk Swani Vivekananda gives influential speech
- Shaku Soen is 1st Zen teacher to visit the West (Chicago)
Famous Birthdays
- W. Douglas Hawkes, British auto racer and designer, born in Barton, England (d. 1974)
1893 Highlights
About September 11, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
