Historical Events
- Bronx Gas & Electric Company opens on Frisby & Tremont Ave
- First conference of the World Parliament of Religions is held in Chicago, Indian monk Swani Vivekananda gives influential speech
- Shaku Soen is 1st Zen teacher to visit the West (Chicago)
Famous Birthdays
- W. Douglas Hawkes, British auto racer and designer, born in Barton, England (d. 1974)
About September 11, 1893
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 130 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
