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What Happened on July 2, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-American microbiologist (Nobel 1951-ingenious, systematic and successful studies of the soil microbes that led to the discovery of streptomycin), born in Nova Pryluka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1973) [1]

About July 2, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 136 years and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer