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What Happened on August 24, 1895

Famous Birthdays

  • Richard Cardinal Cushing, Archbishop of Boston (1944-70), born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1970)

Famous Deaths

  • John F. Loudon, Dutch sugar and indigo manufacturer, who Delft collection was left to the Rijksmuseum, dies at 74
Died in 1895 1895 Highlights

About August 24, 1895

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 128 years, 10 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo