What Happened on June 23, 1894

Historical Events

  • The International Olympic Committee is founded at the Sorbonne, Paris, at the initiative of Baron Pierre de Coubertin

Famous Birthdays

  • Alfred Kinsey, American entomologist and sexologist (Kinsey Report), born in Hoboken, New Jersey (d. 1956)

Edward VIII (1894-1972)

King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Empire and Emperor of India (Jan 20th, 1936 until his abdication on Dec 11th, 1936), born in Richmond, England

George Weiss (1894-1972)

American Baseball Hall of Fame executive (NY Yankees GM 1947-60, 7 x World Series; NY Mets President 1961-66), born in New Haven, Connecticut


About June 23, 1894

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 10 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer