Famous Birthdays
- Bart King, American cricket pioneer (North America's greatest all-rounder; helped develop art of swing bowling), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1965)
Jaap Eden (1873-1925)
Dutch athlete (World Cycling C'ship gold 10k 1894, sprint 1895; World Speed Skating C'ship gold allround 1893, 95, 96), born in Groningen, Netherlands
Born in 1873
1873 Highlights
About October 19, 1873
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 7 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
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