1888 Facts for Kids

Millennium:	2nd millennium
Centuries:	18th century – 19th century – 20th century
Decades:	1850s 1860s 1870s – 1880s – 1890s 1900s 1910s
Years:	1885 1886 1887 – 1888 – 1889 1890 1891

The year 1888 was a time of many interesting events around the world. It was a year when new sports competitions began, important historical changes happened, and even a famous early movie was made!

Important People of 1888
- People Born in 1888
- People Who Died in 1888
Big Events of 1888
Movies Made in 1888
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Important People of 1888

People Born in 1888

J. Arthur Rank was born in 1888. He later became a very important person in the movie industry, working as a film executive.

People Who Died in 1888

On March 6, Louisa May Alcott passed away. She was a famous American writer known for her beloved book, Little Women, and many other stories.

Big Events of 1888

Sports Beginnings

The Glasgow Celtic Cup started in 1888. This was the beginning of a famous football (soccer) competition in Scotland.

A Year of Emperors

The year 1888 is sometimes called the Year of the Three Emperors in Germany. This is because three different emperors ruled the German Empire in this single year!
- Wilhelm I was the first emperor. He was very old and had ruled for a long time.
- After Wilhelm I died, his son, Frederick III, became emperor. However, Frederick III was very ill and only ruled for a short time, just 99 days.
- When Frederick III passed away, his son, Wilhelm II, became the new emperor. He would rule for many years after 1888.

The Children's Blizzard

A terrible snowstorm known as the Children's Blizzard happened in 1888. This blizzard hit the Great Plains region of the United States very suddenly. Many children were caught outside on their way home from school when the storm began. It was a very dangerous and tragic event because of how quickly the weather changed.

Movies Made in 1888

One of the very first movies ever made, Roundhay Garden Scene, was created in 1888. It was a very short film, only a few seconds long, but it was a big step in the history of movies!