Historical Events
- US National Championship Women's Tennis, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Bertha Townsend beats defending champion Ellen Hansell 6-3, 6-5
Emperor Wilhelm II
Wilhelm II becomes Emperor of Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Ramon Lopez Velarde, Mexican poet (La Sangre Devota), born in Jerez de García Salinas, Mexico (d. 1921)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick III, German Emperor (1888), dies of cancer at 56
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About June 15, 1888
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 136 years and 21 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
