Historical Events
World Record
Jaap Eden skates world record 1500m (2:35)
Famous Deaths
Benjamin Butler (1818-1893)
American Major General (Union Army), Governor of Massachusetts (1883-84) and US presidential candidate (Greenback anti-monopoly ticket), dies of a bronchial infection at 74
1893 Highlights
About January 11, 1893
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 4 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
