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What Happened on July 8, 1892

Historical Events

  • American Psychological Association organized in Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts
  • St. John's, Newfoundland is devastated in the Great Fire of 1892

Famous Birthdays

  • Pavel Korin, Russian painter (Farewell to Rus), born in Palekh, Russia (d. 1967)
  • Richard Aldington, English writer and editor (The Egotist), born in Portsmouth, England (d. 1962)

About July 8, 1892

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 132 years and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer