Historical Events
- Unusual Rio de la Plata Earthquake measures magnitude 5.5
Historic Event
US Democrats nominate Grover Cleveland for president
Famous Birthdays
- Raden Mas Noto Soeroto, Javanese poet (Melatiknoppen), born in Yogyakarta, Indonesia (d. 1951)
1888 Highlights
About June 5, 1888
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 7 months and 26 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini