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1888 in United States of America

Explore 4 historical events and records for United States of America in 1888.

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Historical records for United States of America in 1888

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January

3 January 1888

Invention of Straws

Stone, Marvin · Science / Technology

Patents the paper drinking straw

5 January 1888

Birth of Courtney Hicks Hodges

Hodges, Courtney Hicks · Warfare / Military

Birth of Courtney Hicks Hodges

February

25 February 1888

Birth of John Foster Dules

Dulles, John Foster · Politics / Republican Party

Birth of John Foster Dules

Other events (month unknown)

1888

Invention of Fountain Pens

Parker, George · Science / Technology

George Parker begins selling fountain pens

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