Page 5: Historical Events In 1889
Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Apr 28 In the year 1889 antonio de Oliveira Salazar, premier/dictator Portugal (1932-68)
Apr 30 In the year 1889 1st US national holiday, on centennial of Washington's inauguration
Apr 30 On this day in history acario Cotapos, composer
Apr 30 On this day in history first US national holiday, on centennial of Washington's inauguration
Apr 30 George Washington Bridge linking NYC & NJ opens in the year 1889.
May 01 In the year 1889 1st International Workers Day, according to 2nd International
May 01 Bayer introduces aspirin in powder form (Germany) on this day in history.
May 02 On this day in history abyssinian emperor Menelik II/Italy signs Treaty of Wichale
May 04 Francis J Spellman, US Cardinal on this day in history.
May 05 In the year 1889 herbie Taylor, cricketer (prolific South African pre- & post-WWI)
May 06 Arthur Morison, typographer in the year 1889.
May 06 The Eiffel Tower designed by French engineer Alexandre Gustave Eiffel, 57, is completed at Paris for the Universal Exhibition that opens on this day in history.
May 06 Universal Exposition opens in Paris, Eiffel Tower completed in the year 1889.
May 09 In the year 1889 15th Kentucky Derby Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2 34½
May 09 15th Kentucky Derby: Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2:34.50 on this day in history.
May 09 On this day in history 15th Kentucky Derby: Thomas Kiley aboard Spokane wins in 2:34½
May 10 On this day in history 17th Preakness: W Anderson aboard Buddhist wins in 2:17.5
May 12 In the year 1889 otto Frank, father of Anne Frank
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 Bessie Hillman, founder (Almalgamated Clothing Workers of America) in the year 1889.
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) in the year 1889.
May 17 In the year 1889 william Roxby Beverly, artist, dies
May 18 G Gunnarson, writer in the year 1889.
May 18 On this day in history jules Massenets opera "Esclarmonde," premieres in Paris
May 20 In the year 1889 felix Arndt, composer
May 25 Gilardo Gilardi, composer in the year 1889.
May 28 Jose Padilla, composer on this day in history.
May 28 On this day in history willem M d'Ablaing, lawyer, dies at 37
May 29 On this day in history august Strindberg's "Hemsoborna," premieres in Copenhagen
May 30 Brassier invented in the year 1889.
May 30 On this day in history the brassiere is invented (good or bad?)
May 31 Athene Seyler, London, actress (Make Mine Mink) on this day in history.
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