Historical Events
Event of Interest
First celebration of Columbus Day in the USA held in New York
Famous Birthdays
- Christian Gmelin, German chemist, born in Tübingen, Germany (d. 1860)
1792 Highlights
About October 12, 1792
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 230 years, 7 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Libra
