26 August 1883 August 25, 2013 Author: Staff The final and worse stages of 1883 eruption of Krakatoa begin. Famous Words of Inspiration..."Love is the magician that pulls man out of his own hat." Ben Hecht — Click here for more from Ben Hecht Related posts: 24 December 1974 11 August 1984 26 August 1920 26 August 1966 Categories: History Tags: 1883, 26 August