1893 (AD 1893) Historical Timeline & Archive

Notable Figures in 1893 (AD 1893) (13)

• Edward G. Robinson (Born: 1893-12-12) — A celebrated Hollywood actor known for his roles as gangsters and his outspoken anti-fascist activism.
• Guy de Maupassant (Died: 1893-07-06) — Master of the short story, celebrated for pessimistic depictions of human destiny.
• Harold Urey (Born: 1893-04-29) — Pioneering physical chemist known for isotope research and abiogenesis theories.
• Hermann Göring (Born: 1893-01-12) — Powerful Nazi politician, aviator, and military commander who controlled aspects of the Third Reich.
• Joan Miró (Born: 1893-04-20) — Catalan master whose art blends Surrealism, childlike imagery, and deep personal expression.
• Leland Stanford (Died: 1893-06-21) — Industrialist, politician, and founder of Stanford University in California.
• Lillian Gish (Born: 1893-10-14) — Pioneering silent film star, dubbed the "First Lady of the Screen"
• Mae West (Born: 1893-08-17) — Iconic actress and singer, famed for her witty, sexually suggestive performances.
• Paramahansa Yogananda (Born: 1893-01-05) — Pioneering yogi and guru who brought Kriya Yoga to the West.
• Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky (Died: 1893-10-25) — Master of Russian Romanticism, Tchaikovsky's music captivated the world.
• Raymond Loewy (Born: 1893-11-05) — Pioneering industrial designer famed for modernizing products across multiple American industries.
• Soong Ching-ling (Born: 1893-01-27) — Pivotal Chinese politician, wife of Sun Yat-sen, and 'Mother of Modern China'
• Vladimir Mayakovsky (Born: 1893-07-19) — Iconic Russian Futurist poet, playwright, and revolutionary artist.