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March1888

Historical Events in March 1888

Mar 2 The Convention of Constantinople is signed, guaranteeing free maritime passage through the Suez Canal during war and peace
Mar 10 1st performance of Caesar Franck's symphonic poem for chorus and orchestra "Psyché"

Sullivan vs Mitchell

Mar 10 Heavyweight Boxing champ John L. Sullivan draws Charlie Mitchell in 30 rounds

Heavyweight Boxing Champion John L. Sullivan

Mar 11 Great blizzard of '88 strikes northeastern USA
Mar 12 2nd day of the Great blizzard of '88 in north east US (400 die)
Mar 13 Great Blizzard of 1888 rages across the east coast of the USA and Canada
Mar 14 Second largest snowfall in NYC history (21")
Mar 20 Premiere of the very first Romani language operetta staged in Moscow, Russia
Mar 21 Arthur Pinero's "Sweet Lavender" premieres in London
Mar 22 English Football League established
Mar 23 50th Grand National: George Mawson aboard 40/1 outsider Playfair easily wins by 10 lengths from Frigate
Mar 25 Socialist leader Domela Nieuwenhuis elected to Dutch 2nd chamber

Historical Figures