Famous Birthdays
- Selman Waksman, Ukrainian-American microbiologist (Nobel 1951-ingenious, systematic and successful studies of the soil microbes that led to the discovery of streptomycin), born in Nova Pryluka, Kiev Governorate, Russian Empire (d. 1973)
1888 Highlights
About July 2, 1888
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 2 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
