Historical Events
Event of Interest
Daniel Hale Williams repairs the torn pericardium of a knife wound patient, James Cornish, without penicillin or blood transfusion
Famous Birthdays
- George Geary, English cricket fast bowler (14 Tests, 46 wickets), born in Barwell, Leicestershire, England (d. 1981)
Famous Deaths
- George Christopher Cato, Natal pioneer and first mayor of Durban South Africa, dies at 79
- William Scotton, English cricketer (wicket in 15 Tests for Eng), commits suicide at 37
1893 Highlights
About July 9, 1893
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 2 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
