The temperature on February 23, 1888 was about -7.9 °C. The air pressure was 20 kgf/m2 and came mainly from the east-northeast. The airpressure was 76 cm mercury. The atmospheric humidity was 89%. Source: KNMI
In The Netherlands , there was from April 23, 1884 to April 21, 1888 the cabinet Heemskerk, with Mr. J. Heemskerk Azn. (conservatief) as prime minister.
In The Netherlands , there was from April 21, 1888 to August 21, 1891 the cabinet Mackay, with Mr. A. baron Mackay (AR) as prime minister.
March 11 » The Great Blizzard of 1888 begins along the eastern seaboard of the United States, shutting down commerce and killing more than 400.
September 4 » George Eastman registers the trademark Kodak and receives a patent for his camera that uses roll film.
September 22 » The first issue of National Geographic Magazine is published.
September 30 » Jack the Ripper kills his third and fourth victims, Elizabeth Stride and Catherine Eddowes.
October 15 » The "From Hell" letter allegedly sent by Jack the Ripper is received by investigators.
October 17 » Thomas Edison files a patent for the Optical Phonograph (the first movie).
Day of marriage October 31, 1904
The temperature on October 31, 1904 was between 2.0 °C and 7.4 °C and averaged 4.5 °C. The average windspeed was 2 Bft (weak wind) and was prevailing from the east-northeast. Source: KNMI
January 7 » The distress signal "CQD" is established only to be replaced two years later by "SOS".
January 8 » The Blackstone Library is dedicated, marking the beginning of the Chicago Public Library system.
May 15 » Russo-Japanese War: The Russian minelayer Amur lays a minefield about 15 miles off Port Arthur and sinks Japan's battleships Hatsuse, 15,000 tons, with 496 crew and Yashima.
May 21 » The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) is founded in Paris.
June 28 » The SSNorge runs aground on Hasselwood Rock in the North Atlantic 430 kilometres (270mi) northwest of Ireland. More than 635 people die during the sinking.
August 23 » The automobile tire chain is patented.
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