What Happened on May 8, 1893

Famous Birthdays

  • Edd Roush, American Baseball HOF outfielder (World Series 1919; NL batting champion 1917, 19; Cincinnati Reds), born in Oakland City, Indiana (d. 1988)
  • Francis Ouimet, American golfer (US Open 1913, US Amateur 1914, 31), born in Brookline, Massachusetts (d. 1967)
  • Teddy Wakelam, English sports broadcaster (BBC) and rugby union player (captain Harlequin RFC), born in Herefordshire, England (d. 1963)
Born in 1893
1893 Highlights

About May 8, 1893

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 4 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus