Famous Birthdays
- Burleigh Grimes, American Baseball HOF pitcher (World Series 1931 St. Louis Cardinals; NL wins leader 1921, 28; NL strikeout leader 1921 Brooklyn Robins, Pittsburgh Pirates), born in Emerald, Wisconsin (d. 1985)
- Ernest MacMillan, Canadian organist, conductor and composer, born in Etobicoke, Ontario (d. 1973)
1893 Highlights
About August 18, 1893
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 129 years, 7 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
