Deaths on November 11

George Engel

Died on November 11, 1887

George Engel, German-American businessman and activist (b. 1836)

George Engel (April 15, 1836 – November 11, 1887) was a labor union activist executed after the Haymarket riot, along with Albert Parsons, August Spies, and Adolph Fischer.

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Events on 1887

20 Jan

Pearl Harbor
The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
2 Feb

Groundhog Day
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
10 Apr

Pope Leo XIII
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
28 Apr

Guillaume Schnaebelé
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé is released on order of William I, German Emperor, defusing a possible war.
11 Nov

Haymarket affair
August Spies, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer and George Engel are executed as a result of the Haymarket affair.

Deaths on November 11

George Engel

Died on November 11, 1887

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Events on 1887

Pearl Harbor

Groundhog Day

Pope Leo XIII

Guillaume Schnaebelé

Haymarket affair