What Happened on July 10, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Giorgio De Chirico, Italian painter (founded the scuola metafisica art movement), born in Volos, Greece (d. 1978)
  • Graham McNamee, American sportscaster (originated play-by-play sports broadcasting; Baseball HOF Ford C. Frick Award; 1st Rose Bowl), born in Washington D. C. (d. 1942)
  • Toyohiko Kagawa, Japanese Christian-social reformer (Grain of Wheat), born in Kōbe, Japan (d. 1960)

Famous Deaths

  • Rafael Hernando, Spanish composer of zarzuelas, dies at 66
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights

About July 10, 1888

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer