Around The World Alone In A Fishing Boat
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Historical Events
- Canadian-American adventurer Joshua Slocum arrives in Newport, Rhode Island, completing the 1st solo circumnavigation of the globe
Doherty Wimbledon Champion
Wimbledon Men's Tennis: Defending champion R.F. Doherty beats younger brother Laurence Doherty 6-3, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1
Cooper Wimbledon Champion
Wimbledon Women's Tennis: Charlotte Cooper beats Louisa Martin 6-4, 6-4 for her 3rd Wimbledon singles championship
Famous Birthdays
- Ajla Rachmanova, Russian-Austrian author (Students), born in Kasli, Russia (d. 1991)
- Tibor Harsányi, Hungarian pianist, composer, and conductor who settled Paris, France, born in Magyarkanizsa, Kingdom of Hungary (d. 1954)
1898 Highlights
About June 27, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years and 10 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
