Historical Events
- Pennsylvania's Monongehela River rises 32' after 24 hour rainfall
Famous Birthdays
- Carl Schmitt, German nazi-lawyer (Verfassungslehre)
- Johanna Beyer, German-American pianist and composer (March for Thirty Percussion Instruments; Clusters), born in Leipzig, German Empire (d. 1944)
- Lyman Bryson, Valentine Nebr, educator (UN Casebook)
1888 Highlights
About July 11, 1888
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 6 months and 17 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer