Historical Events
- American frontier murderer and outlaw, John Wesley Hardin is shot and killed by John Selman Sr. in a saloon in El Paso, Texas
Famous Birthdays
- Arnoldt Bronnen, Austrian playwright, born in Vienna (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- John Wesley Hardin, American outlaw and gunfighter (claimed to have killed 27 men), shot dead in a saloon at 42
1895 Highlights
About August 19, 1895
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 9 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
