What Happened on March 7, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Alcide "Slow Drag" Pavageau, American jazz guitarist and double-bassist, born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1969)
  • Alidius Tjarda van Starkenborch Stachouwer, Dutch last Governor-General of Dutch East Indies (1936-45), taken prisoner by the Japanese during WWII, born in Groningen, Netherlands (d. 1978)

About March 7, 1888

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 1 month and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces