Page 6: Historical Events In 1888

Jul 04   In the year 1888 theodor Storm, German judge/author (Schimmelreiter), dies at 70   

Jul 06   On this day in history annette Kellerman, Sydney Australia, swimmer (Million Dollar Mermaid)   

Jul 10   On this day in history giorgio De Chirico, Greece, Metaphysical painter (Soothsayer)   

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

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

Jul 11   On this day in history 118°F (48°C), Bennett, Colorado (state record)   

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

Jul 11   On this day in history pennsylvania's Monongehela River rises 32' after 24 hour rainfall   

Jul 12   Tojohiko Kagawa, Japan, Christian-social reformer (Grain of Wheat) on this day in history.   

Jul 13   Fernando A N de Seabra Pessoa, Portuguese poet (Mensagem) in the year 1888.   

Jul 15   Bandai volcano (Japan) erupts for 1st time in 1,000 years in the year 1888.   

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

Jul 16   In the year 1888 frits Zernike, invented phase-contrast microscope (Nobel 1953)   

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   On this day in history henri Braekeleer, Flemish painter, dies   

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 in the year 1888.   

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

Jul 24   In the year 1888 arthur Richardson, Australian cricket batsman (20's)   

Jul 26   In the year 1888 m Jouhandeau, writer   

Jul 27   Philip Pratt unveils 1st electric automobile on this day in history.   

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

Jul 30   In the year 1888 raden Sutomo, Indonesian freedom fighter   

Aug 01   Vito Frazzi, composer in the year 1888.   

Aug 02   Oscar Rasbach, composer on this day in history.   

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   Patent for revolving door granted in the year 1888.   

Aug 07   Theophilus Van Kannel of Phila patents revolving door in the year 1888.   

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

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

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 on this day in history.   

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

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

Jan 10   Emile van Bosch, Dutch revue/operetta-artist (Fair Folks) was born in the year 1888.   

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

Jan 11   Chester Conklin, Oskaloosa IA, actor (Every Day's a Holiday, Greed) was born in the year 1888.   

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

Jan 14   On this day in history stephen Heller, composer, dies at 74   

Jan 21   Stephan Hale Alonzo Marsh, composer, dies at 83 in the year 1888.   

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 on this day in history.   

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)