Famous Deaths
- Luke Short, American Old West gunslinger and saloon owner, dies of dropsy at 39
- Wilhelm Kalliwoda, Bohemian-German pianist, composer, kapellmeister, and music teacher, dies at 66
1893 Highlights
About September 8, 1893
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 130 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo