Historical Events
Theodor Herzl Arrives in Jerusalem
Austro-Hungarian Jewish activist Theodor Herzl arrives in Jerusalem
First Official Cheerleader
Cheerleading begins in the United States as Johnny Campbell leads the crowd cheering on the football team at the University of Minnesota
- French government of Dupuy forms
Famous Deaths
- George Goyder, English surveyor-general of South Australia, dies at 72
Died in 1898 1898 Highlights
About November 2, 1898
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
