Famous Deaths
- Philip Henry Gosse, English naturalist (created 1st public aquarium at London Zoo, coined term 'aquarium'), dies at 78
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About August 23, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 8 months and 6 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo