Timeline July 1883

Events in July 1883 4

• 1838 – 1883 Charles Sherwood Stratton (1838-1883) Died 15 July 1883, aged 45 Known by his stage name General Tom Thumb, Stratton was an American performer who achieved international fame under showman P. T. Barnum. His small stature and charismatic performances made him one of the most celebrated entertainers of his era.
• 1883 Wimbledon 1883 Men: William Renshaw William Renshaw — third consecutive title.
• 1883 – 1924 Franz Kafka Czech writer Kafka wrote surreal stories about alienation, bureaucracy, and existential anxiety in modern society.
• 1883 – 1945 Benito Mussolini Il Duce The dictator who led Italy into WWII alongside Nazi Germany; he was executed by Italian partisans in 1945.