Page 4: Historical Events In 1884
Saturday, 23 August 2025
May 08 In the year 1884 harry S Truman, later to become the 33rd president of the United States, is born near Lamar, MO
May 08 On this day in history the birth of Harry S. Truman, 33rd US President
May 09 Hermanus W Witteveen, theologist, dies at 69 in the year 1884.
May 12 Bedrich Friedrich Smetana, Czech composer (2 Widows), dies at 60 on this day in history.
May 13 Cyrus Hall McCormick, inventor, dies on this day in history.
May 13 On this day in history institute for Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) forms
May 13 On this day in history institute for Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is founded
May 14 Anti-Monopoly party forms in the US in the year 1884.
May 14 On this day in history anti-Monopoly party forms in US
May 16 In the year 1884 10th Kentucky Derby: Isaac Murphy aboard Buchanan wins in 2:40.25
May 17 Alaska becomes a US territory on this day in history.
May 17 Louis Brassin, composer, dies at 43 in the year 1884.
May 19 On this day in history arthur Meulemans, Belgian composer (Adriaan Brouwer) (or 5/10)
May 19 Ringling Brothers circus premieres in the year 1884.
May 22 On this day in history 1-armed pitcher Hugh Daily fanned 13 hitters
May 22 In the year 1884 alceo Toni, composer
May 23 In the year 1884 12th Preakness: S Fisher aboard Knight of Ellerslie wins in 2:39.5
May 24 In the year 1884 anti-Monopoly party & Greenback Party form People's Party in the US
May 24 Anti-Monopoly party & Greenback Party forms People's Party in US on this day in history.
May 26 Charles Winninger, Athens Wisc, actor (Charlie Farrell Show) on this day in history.
May 26 Fred Spofforth takes 7-34 & 7-3 v England XI in 4 hours on this day in history.
May 26 Fred Spofforth takes 7-34 & 7-3 vs England XI in 4 hours on this day in history.
May 27 In the year 1884 bax Brod, composer
May 28 Edvard Benes, premier/president of Czechoslovakia (1921-22, 35-48) on this day in history.
May 29 1st steam cable trams start in highgate on this day in history.
May 29 The first steam cable trams start in highgate in the year 1884.
May 31 On this day in history dr John Harvey Kellogg patents "flaked cereal"
Jun 03 On this day in history john Lynch (R-MS) chosen 1st black major-party natl convention chair
Jun 04 In the year 1884 18th Belmont: Jim McLaughlin aboard Panique wins in 2:42
Jun 05 Ivy Compton-Burnett, novelist on this day in history.
Jun 05 In the year 1884 william Sherman refuses Republican presidential nomination saying "I will not accept if nominated & will not serve if elected"
Jun 07 Julius P Hoste, Belgium minister/daily newspaper publisher (Last News) in the year 1884.
Jun 08 On this day in history henry Clay Work, composer, dies at 51
Jun 09 Johannes Clinge Doorenbos, Dutch journalist/conductor on this day in history.
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