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What Happened on August 8, 1889

Famous Birthdays

  • Jack Ryder, Australian cricket all-rounder (20 Tests, 1,394 runs @ 51.62), born in Collingwood, Victoria (d. 1977)

About August 8, 1889

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo