Births on October 18

Takashi Sakai

Born on October 18, 1887

Takashi Sakai, Japanese general and politician, Governor of Hong Kong (d. 1946)

Takashi Sakai (酒井隆, Sakai Takashi, 18 October 1887 – 30 September 1946) was a lieutenant general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II, known for his role as Governor of Hong Kong under Japanese occupation.

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Events on 1887

20 Jan

Pearl Harbor
The United States Senate allows the Navy to lease Pearl Harbor as a naval base.
2 Feb

Groundhog Day
In Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania the first Groundhog Day is observed.
10 Apr

Pope Leo XIII
On Easter Sunday, Pope Leo XIII authorizes the establishment of the Catholic University of America.
28 Apr

Guillaume Schnaebelé
A week after being arrested by the Prussian Secret Police, French police inspector Guillaume Schnaebelé is released on order of William I, German Emperor, defusing a possible war.
11 Nov

Haymarket affair
August Spies, Albert Parsons, Adolph Fischer and George Engel are executed as a result of the Haymarket affair.

Births on October 18

Takashi Sakai

Born on October 18, 1887

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Events on 1887

Pearl Harbor

Groundhog Day

Pope Leo XIII

Guillaume Schnaebelé

Haymarket affair