Historical Events
Electric Lighting Begins
The first electric lighting system employing overhead wires, built by Thomas Edison, begins service at Roselle, New Jersey
Famous Birthdays
- Hermann Abendroth, German conductor (Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, 1934-45), born in Frankfurt, Germany (d. 1956)
1883 Highlights
About January 19, 1883
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 2 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
