The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1893 is signed, as the Kingdom of Siam cedes all of its territories east of the Mekong River to France, creating the territory of Laos.

On December 16, 1893, the Philharmonic Society of New York gave the world premiere performance of Czech composer Antonin Dvorak’s Symphony No. 9 in E Minor “From the New World” at Carnegie Hall.

What happened and who was famous in 1893? Browse important and historic events, world leaders, famous birthdays and notable deaths from the year 1893.

The 1893 World's Columbian Exposition introduced millions of Americans to many performers and forms of music. The cumulative influence is hard to assess, but it can be found throughout the nation's …

Dec 19, 2025 · World’s Columbian Exposition, fair held in 1893 in Chicago, Illinois, to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to America. The chief planner was the Chicago …

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May 1 – The 1893 World's Fair, also known as the World's Columbian Exposition, opens to the public in Chicago, Illinois. The first U.S. commemorative postage stamps and Coins are issued for the …

The World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 attracted more than 20 million visitors to Chicago, as well as hundreds of dignitaries and representatives from nations across the globe. For many of these …

Dec 5, 2023 · Full 12-month 1893 Calendar plus selected historical events of 1893.

The financial crises of 1893 accelerated the recession that was evident early in the year into a major contraction that spread throughout the economy. Investment, commerce, prices, employment, and …