What Happened on December 11, 1888

Historical Events

  • French Panama Canal Company fails

Famous Deaths

  • John Rylands, English cloth merchant and philanthropist (Rylands & Sons, Manchester's 1st multi-millionaire), dies at 87
1888 Highlights

About December 11, 1888

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius