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What Happened on August 7, 1896

Historical Events

  • New Jersey fishermen George Harbo and Frank Samuelson are the first to row across the Atlantic arriving in Le Havre (left Manhattan June 6) [1]
1896 Highlights

About August 7, 1896

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo