Page 5: Historical Events In 1889
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
Apr 28 Antonio de Oliveira Salazar, premier/dictator Portugal (1932-68) on this day in history. 


Apr 30 1st US national holiday, on centennial of Washington's inauguration in the year 1889. 


Apr 30 In the year 1889 acario Cotapos, composer 


Apr 30 In the year 1889 first US national holiday, on centennial of Washington's inauguration 


Apr 30 George Washington Bridge linking NYC & NJ opens on this day in history. 


May 01 1st International Workers Day, according to 2nd International on this day in history. 


May 01 On this day in history bayer introduces aspirin in powder form (Germany) 


May 02 In the year 1889 abyssinian emperor Menelik II/Italy signs Treaty of Wichale 


May 04 Francis J Spellman, US Cardinal in the year 1889. 


May 05 Herbie Taylor, cricketer (prolific South African pre- & post-WWI) in the year 1889. 


May 06 Arthur Morison, typographer on this day in history. 


May 06 On this day in history the Eiffel Tower designed by French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, 57, is completed at Paris for the Universal Exhibition that opens 


May 06 Universal Exposition opens in Paris, Eiffel Tower completed on this day in history. 


May 09 15th Kentucky Derby Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2 34½ on this day in history. 


May 09 15th Kentucky Derby: Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2:34.50 on this day in history. 


May 09 In the year 1889 15th Kentucky Derby: Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2:34½ 


May 10 In the year 1889 17th Preakness: W Anderson aboard Buddhist wins in 2:17.5 


May 12 Otto Frank, father of Anne Frank on this day in history. 


May 14 The children's charity the NSPCC is launched in London on this day in history. 


May 15 On this day in history alfred Potocki, premier Austrian/governor/viceroy of Galicia, dies 


May 15 In the year 1889 bessie Hillman, founder (Almalgamated Clothing Workers of America) 


May 16 Joan Collette, Dutch (male) painter (New Church, Delft) on this day in history. 


May 17 Alfonso Reyes, Mexican poet/historian/diplomat (Higenia Cruel) on this day in history. 


May 17 William Roxby Beverly, artist, dies on this day in history. 


May 18 On this day in history g Gunnarson, writer 


May 18 Jules Massenets opera "Esclarmonde," premieres in Paris in the year 1889. 


May 20 In the year 1889 felix Arndt, composer 


May 25 On this day in history gilardo Gilardi, composer 


May 28 Jose Padilla, composer in the year 1889. 


May 28 Willem M d'Ablaing, lawyer, dies at 37 in the year 1889. 


May 29 In the year 1889 august Strindberg's "Hemsoborna," premieres in Copenhagen 


May 30 Brassier invented on this day in history. 


May 30 The brassiere is invented (good or bad?) in the year 1889. 


May 31 Athene Seyler, London, actress (Make Mine Mink) on this day in history. 


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