Historical Events
- Establishment of the first town council in Mateur.
Famous Deaths
- Calvin Fairbank, American abolitionist minister (b. 1816)
1898 Highlights
About October 12, 1898
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 7 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
