Historical Events
- US National Championship Women's Tennis, Philadelphia Cricket Club: Bertha Townsend beats defending champion Ellen Hansell 6-3, 6-5
Event of Interest
Wilhelm II becomes Emperor of Germany
Famous Birthdays
- Ramon Lopez Velarde, Mexican poet (La Sangre Devota)
Famous Deaths
- Frederick III, German Emperor (1888), dies of cancer at 56
About June 15, 1888
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 16 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
