Famous Birthdays
- Armand J. Piron, American jazz violinist and composer, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1943)
T. E. Lawrence (1888-1935)
British author, soldier and diplomat famous for his liaison role in Arabia during WWI, born in Tremadog, Caernarfonshire, Wales
Famous Deaths
John Pemberton (1831-1888)
American pharmacist (inventor of Coca-Cola), dies of stomach cancer at 57
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights
About August 16, 1888
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 8 months and 10 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
