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Event of Interest
William Ewart Gladstone introduces the first Irish Home Rule Bill into the British House of Commons.
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Jim Barnes (1886-1966)
English golfer (PGA C'ship 1916, 19; US Open 1921, British Open 1925; World Golf HOF), born in Lelant, Cornwall, England
- Margaret Ayer Barnes, American playwright and writer (Years of Grace), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1967)
1886 Highlights
About April 8, 1886
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 5 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
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