Jun 8 1858

What Happened on June 8, 1858

Day of the Week: Tuesday

Famous Birthdays

Antoni Nicolau, Spanish composer and conductor, born in Barcelona (d. 1933)
Harry Rowe Shelley, American composer (known for his hymn music), born in New Haven, Connecticut (d. 1947)

1858 Highlights

What Happened in 1858

Emmeline Pankhurst: Trailblazer for Women's Right To Vote
The founder of the Suffragette movement in Britain was born on this day. Sadly, Emmeline Pankhurst would not live to see equal voting rights for all women.
July 15, 1858

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