Famous Birthdays
- Giorgio De Chirico, Italian painter (founded the scuola metafisica art movement), born in Volos, Greece (d. 1978)
- Graham McNamee, American sportscaster (originated play-by-play sports broadcasting; Baseball HOF Ford C. Frick Award; 1st Rose Bowl), born in Washington D. C. (d. 1942)
- Toyohiko Kagawa, Japanese Christian-social reformer (Grain of Wheat), born in Kōbe, Japan (d. 1960)
Famous Deaths
- Rafael Hernando, Spanish composer of zarzuelas, dies at 66
1888 Highlights
About July 10, 1888
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 10 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
