Historical Events
Presidential Convention
Frederick Douglass is 1st African-American to be nominated for US Vice President
Famous Birthdays
- Bronson M. Cutting, American politician (d. 1935)
- Lee Moran, American actor (Circus Clown), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- Emil Naumann, German composer, dies at 60
1888 Highlights
About June 23, 1888
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 7 months and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
