Historical Events
- Frank Sprague opens the first successful U.S. electric street railway system, the Richmond Union Passenger Railway, in Richmond, Virginia
Famous Birthdays
- Candelario Huizar, composer
- Frederick Lane, Australian swimmer (d. 1969)
1888 Highlights
About February 2, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 6 months and 11 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
