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What Happened on August 4, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Philip Greeley Clapp, American composer and educator (University of Iowa, 1919-54), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1954)
  • Syedna Taher Saifuddin, Bohra Spiritual Leader, born in Surat, India (d. 1965)

About August 4, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo