Also born on December 8th
- Mary Queen Of Scots, Scottish Queen who ascended to the throne aged seven (1542)
- Johanna Martina Mahieu (1840)
- James Thurber, American writer (1894)
- Sammy Davis Jr., American actor (1925)
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Events in year of birth (1886)
- September 8th * Johannesburg, South Africa, founded.
- September 14th * Typewriter ribbons patented in the United States.
- October 28th * The Statue of Liberty,a gift from the people of France, is unveiled by President Grover Cleveland,marking the 100th anniversary of independence.
| Monarch in year of birth (1886) King Willem III (Huis van Oranje-Nassau) was from 1849 till 1890 monarch of The Netherlands (also 'Koninkrijk der Nederlanden').
The number of residents (in 1890) added up to 4.5 million. Cabinet in year of birth (1886)From Monday, April 23rd, 1883 till Saterday, April 21st, 1888 there was the cabinet 'Heemskerk', with prime minister(s) Mr. J. Heemskerk Azn. (conservatief). |