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What Happened on July 19, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Eugène Jungers, Belgian Governor of Rwanda Urundi, born in Messancy, Belgium (d. 1958)

Famous Deaths

  • Yamaoka Tesshū, Japanese swordsman and master of kendo, dies at 52
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights

About July 19, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 136 years and 13 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer