Historical Events
Burroughs' Adding Machine
American inventor William Seward Burroughs patents the adding machine
Famous Deaths
- Simon Vissering, Dutch economist (Minister of Finance 1879-81), dies at 70
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About August 21, 1888
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
