Page 6: Historical Events In 1888

Jul 04   On this day in history theodor Storm, German judge/author (Schimmelreiter), dies at 70   

Jul 06   Annette Kellerman, Sydney Australia, swimmer (Million Dollar Mermaid) in the year 1888.   

Jul 10   In the year 1888 giorgio De Chirico, Greece, Metaphysical painter (Soothsayer)   

Jul 10   On this day in history rafael Hernando, composer, dies at 66   

Jul 11   118ø F (48ø C), Bennett, Colorado (state record) on this day in history.   

Jul 11   118°F (48°C), Bennett, Colorado (state record) in the year 1888.   

Jul 11   On this day in history carl Schmitt, German nazi-lawyer (Verfassungslehre)   

Jul 11   In the year 1888 pennsylvania's Monongehela River rises 32' after 24 hour rainfall   

Jul 12   Tojohiko Kagawa, Japan, Christian-social reformer (Grain of Wheat) in the year 1888.   

Jul 13   In the year 1888 fernando A N de Seabra Pessoa, Portuguese poet (Mensagem)   

Jul 15   Bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for 1st time in 1,000 years on this day in history.   

Jul 15   In the year 1888 bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for first time in 1,000 years   

Jul 16   Frits Zernike, invented phase-contrast microscope (Nobel 1953) in the year 1888.   

Jul 17   Shmuel Agnon, Israel, novelist (Day Before Yesterday-Nobel 1966) in the year 1888.   

Jul 18   Alexander Rosemeier, Indonesian/Dutch painter on this day in history.   

Jul 19   Eugene Jungers, Belgian governor of Rwanda Urundi on this day in history.   

Jul 20   Henri Braekeleer, Flemish painter, dies in the year 1888.   

Jul 21   In the year 1888 matthias J Scheeben, German theologist (Natur und Gnade), dies at 53   

Jul 22   On this day in history raymond Chandler, Chic, mystery writer (Farewell My Lovely)   

Jul 23   In the year 1888 gluyas Williams, SF, cartoonist (Fellows Citizen)   

Jul 23   John Boyd Dunlop, applies to patent pneumatic tire on this day in history.   

Jul 23   The birth of Raymond Chandler, American author in the year 1888.   

Jul 24   Arthur Richardson, Australian cricket batsman (20's) on this day in history.   

Jul 26   On this day in history m Jouhandeau, writer   

Jul 27   Philip Pratt unveils 1st electric automobile in the year 1888.   

Jul 29   On this day in history niles Welch, Hartford CT, actor (Cornered)   

Jul 30   On this day in history raden Sutomo, Indonesian freedom fighter   

Aug 01   On this day in history vito Frazzi, composer   

Aug 02   On this day in history oscar Rasbach, composer   

Aug 04   Philip Greeley Clapp, composer in the year 1888.   

Aug 05   Victor Francen, Belgium, actor (J'Acusse, San Antonio) on this day in history.   

Aug 07   On this day in history patent for revolving door granted   

Aug 07   On this day in history theophilus Van Kannel of Phila patents revolving door   

Aug 08   Friedrich Wilhelm Jahns, composer, dies at 79 on this day in history.   

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Jan 01   On this day in history birth of john Garand, American inventor (d. 1974)   

Jan 04   In the year 1888 birth of arthur Berry, England, soccer player (Olympic-gold-1908, 12)   

Jan 08   Matt Moore, County Meath Ireland, actor (Coquette, Deluge) was born in the year 1888.   

Jan 08   Richard Courant, German-American mathematician (d. 1972) was born in the year 1888.   

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of matthew Moore, Irish-American actor (d. 1960)   

Jan 10   On this day in history birth of emile van Bosch, Dutch revue/operetta-artist (Fair Folks)   

Jan 10   Grock, Switzerland, clown was born in the year 1888.   

Jan 11   In the year 1888 birth of chester Conklin, Oskaloosa IA, actor (Every Day's a Holiday, Greed)   

Jan 05   Henri Herz, composer, dies at a day before 85th birthday on this day in history.   

Jan 14   Stephen Heller, composer, dies at 74 in the year 1888.   

Jan 21   Stephan Hale Alonzo Marsh, composer, dies at 83 on this day in history.   

Jan 29   Edward Lear, poet/author, dies at 75 on this day in history.   

Jan 30   In the year 1888 asa Gray, US botanist (Flora of North America), dies at 77   

Jan 31   John Bosco, Italian priest, youth worker, educator, founder of the Salesian Society (b. 1815) died on this day in history.   

Feb 05   On this day in history anton Mauve, Dutch painter/cousin of Vincent Van Gogh, dies at 49   

Feb 13   Jean Baptiste Lamy, 1st Archbishop of Santa Fe (b. 1814) died on this day in history.