Historical Events
Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway
John A. Macdonald uses a silver hammer to pound a gold spike, officially completing the Esquimalt and Nanaimo Railway in British Columbia
Famous Birthdays
- Jacobus Hendrik Pierneef, South African painter, born in Pretoria, South Africa (d. 1957)
Famous Deaths
- Adolf von Doss, German composer, dies at 62
1886 Highlights
About August 13, 1886
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 137 years, 1 month and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
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