Page 6: Historical Events In 1888

Jul 04   On this day in history 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   In the year 1888 giorgio De Chirico, Greece, Metaphysical painter (Soothsayer)   

Jul 10   Rafael Hernando, composer, dies at 66 in the year 1888.   

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

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) on this day in history.   

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

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) on this day in history.   

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   Matthias J Scheeben, German theologist (Natur und Gnade), dies at 53 in the year 1888.   

Jul 22   Raymond Chandler, Chic, mystery writer (Farewell My Lovely) on this day in history.   

Jul 23   Gluyas Williams, SF, cartoonist (Fellows Citizen) in the year 1888.   

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

Jul 23   In the year 1888 the birth of Raymond Chandler, American author   

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

Jul 26   M Jouhandeau, writer on this day in history.   

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

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

Jul 30   Raden Sutomo, Indonesian freedom fighter on this day in history.   

Aug 01   Vito Frazzi, composer in the year 1888.   

Aug 02   In the year 1888 oscar Rasbach, composer   

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

Aug 05   Victor Francen, Belgium, actor (J'Acusse, San Antonio) in the year 1888.   

Aug 07   Patent for revolving door granted in the year 1888.   

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

Aug 08   In the year 1888 friedrich Wilhelm Jahns, composer, dies at 79   

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Jan 01   John Garand, American inventor (d. 1974) was born on this day in history.   

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   On this day in history birth of richard Courant, German-American mathematician (d. 1972)   

Jan 08   Matthew Moore, Irish-American actor (d. 1960) was born in the year 1888.   

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

Jan 10   On this day in history 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 on this day in history.   

Jan 21   On this day in history stephan Hale Alonzo Marsh, composer, dies at 83   

Jan 29   Edward Lear, poet/author, dies at 75 in the year 1888.   

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

Jan 31   In the year 1888 death of john Bosco, Italian priest, youth worker, educator, founder of the Salesian Society (b. 1815)   

Feb 05   Anton Mauve, Dutch painter/cousin of Vincent Van Gogh, dies at 49 in the year 1888.   

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