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   Giorgio De Chirico, Greece, Metaphysical painter (Soothsayer) in the year 1888.  

Jul 10   Rafael Hernando, composer, dies at 66 on this day in history.  

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

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

Jul 11   Carl Schmitt, German nazi-lawyer (Verfassungslehre) on this day in history.  

Jul 11   Pennsylvania's Monongehela River rises 32' after 24 hour rainfall in the year 1888.  

Jul 12   On this day in history tojohiko Kagawa, Japan, Christian-social reformer (Grain of Wheat)  

Jul 13   Fernando A N de Seabra Pessoa, Portuguese poet (Mensagem) on this day in history.  

Jul 15   On this day in history bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for 1st time in 1,000 years  

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

Jul 16   Frits Zernike, invented phase-contrast microscope (Nobel 1953) on this day in history.  

Jul 17   On this day in history shmuel Agnon, Israel, novelist (Day Before Yesterday-Nobel 1966)  

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

Jul 19   On this day in history eugene Jungers, Belgian governor of Rwanda Urundi  

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

Jul 21   On this day in history 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   On this day in history gluyas Williams, SF, cartoonist (Fellows Citizen)  

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

Jul 23   On this day in history the birth of Raymond Chandler, American author  

Jul 24   Arthur Richardson, Australian cricket batsman (20's) in the year 1888.  

Jul 26   In the year 1888 m Jouhandeau, writer  

Jul 27   On this day in history philip Pratt unveils 1st electric automobile  

Jul 29   In the year 1888 niles Welch, Hartford CT, actor (Cornered)  

Jul 30   Raden Sutomo, Indonesian freedom fighter in the year 1888.  

Aug 01   On this day in history vito Frazzi, composer  

Aug 02   Oscar Rasbach, composer in the year 1888.  

Aug 04   Philip Greeley Clapp, composer on this day in history.  

Aug 05   In the year 1888 victor Francen, Belgium, actor (J'Acusse, San Antonio)  

Aug 07   Patent for revolving door granted on this day in history.  

Aug 07   Theophilus Van Kannel of Phila patents revolving door on this day in history.  

Aug 08   On this day in history friedrich Wilhelm Jahns, composer, dies at 79  

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Jan 01   John Garand, American inventor (d. 1974) was born in the year 1888.  

Jan 04   On this day in history birth of arthur Berry, England, soccer player (Olympic-gold-1908, 12)  

Jan 08   On this day in history birth of matt Moore, County Meath Ireland, actor (Coquette, Deluge)  

Jan 08   In the year 1888 birth of richard Courant, German-American mathematician (d. 1972)  

Jan 08   Matthew Moore, Irish-American actor (d. 1960) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 10   Emile van Bosch, Dutch revue/operetta-artist (Fair Folks) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 10   In the year 1888 birth of grock, Switzerland, clown  

Jan 11   Chester Conklin, Oskaloosa IA, actor (Every Day's a Holiday, Greed) was born on this day in history.  

Jan 05   In the year 1888 henri Herz, composer, dies at a day before 85th birthday  

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

Jan 21   In the year 1888 stephan Hale Alonzo Marsh, composer, dies at 83  

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

Jan 30   Asa Gray, US botanist (Flora of North America), dies at 77 in the year 1888.  

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

Feb 05   Anton Mauve, Dutch painter/cousin of Vincent Van Gogh, dies at 49 on this day in history.  

Feb 13   In the year 1888 death of jean Baptiste Lamy, 1st Archbishop of Santa Fe (b. 1814)