Famous Deaths
- Franz Xaver Witt, German church musician, composer, and priest, dies at 54
- Namık Kemal, Turkish writer, journalist and political activist (Young Ottomans), dies at 47
1888 Highlights
About December 2, 1888
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius