Historical Events
Event of Interest
Second Salon exhibition by Society of Independent Artists held in Paris; includes Georges Seurat's "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte"
Famous Birthdays
- Paul Tillich, German-American theologist (Die sozial Entscheidung), born in Starzeddel, Brandenburg, Germany (d. 1965)
1886 Highlights
About August 20, 1886
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 9 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
80-89
Over 90