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What Happened on October 14, 1898

Famous Birthdays

  • Cruys Voorbergh [Ernest Pieter Coningh], Dutch actor and director (De vliegende Hollander, Flying Dutchman), born in Bagoe, Dutch East Indies (d. 1963)
  • Maurice Martenot, French cellist, WWI radio telegrapher, and instrument inventor (ondes Martenot), born in Paris, France (d. 1980) [1]

About October 14, 1898

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra