Historical Events
Cologne Cathedral Completed
Ceremony to mark the completion of Cologne Cathedral attended by Emperor Wilhelm I. First begun in 1248, now the largest Gothic cathedral in Northern Europe.
Famous Birthdays
- Fred Alexander, American tennis player (Australasian C'ship 1908, 5-time US Indoor winner), born in Sea Bright, New Jersey (d. 1969)
1880 Highlights
About August 14, 1880
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 1 month and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Leo
