August1891

Historical Events in August 1891

Aug 5 World's 1st traveler's cheques issued by American Express
Aug 15 San Sebastian Church in Manila, the first all-steel church in Asia, is officially inaugurated and blessed.

Battle of Interest

Aug 16 President Benjamin Harrison attends the dedication of the Bennington Battle Monument in Bennington, Vermont

Benjamin Harrison — 23rd US President Benjamin Harrison

Aug 17 1st public bathhouse with showers opens in NYC (People's Bath)
Aug 17 Electric self-starter for automobile patented
Aug 18 Hurricane hits Martinique, about 700 die
Aug 19 William Huggins describes astronomical application of spectrum
Aug 21 Dutch Mackay government resigns

Historic Invention

Aug 24 Thomas Edison patents motion picture camera

Thomas Edison — Inventor Thomas Edison

Aug 31 US National Championship Men's Tennis, Newport R.I.: Defending champion Oliver Campbell beats Clarence Hobart 2-6, 7-5, 7-9, 6-1, 6-2; second of 3 straight titles

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