Famous Birthdays
- Armand J. Piron, American jazz violinist and composer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1943)
T. E. Lawrence
T. E. Lawrence [Lawrence of Arabia], British author, soldier and diplomat famous for his liaison role in Arabia during WWI, born in Tremadog, Caernarfonshire, Wales (d. 1935)
Famous Deaths
John Pemberton
John Pemberton, American pharmacist (inventor of Coca-Cola), dies of stomach cancer at 55
1888 Highlights
About August 16, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 3 months and 24 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
