What Happened on April 6, 1889

Historical Events

Kodak Film

George Eastman begins selling his Kodak flexible rolled film for the first time

Famous Birthdays

  • Barry Macollum, Irish actor (The Trouble With Harry), born in Ireland (d. 1971)

Famous Deaths

  • Frederick Ouseley, British organist, composer (The Martyrdom of St Polycarp), musicologist, and Anglican priest, dies at 63
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights

About April 6, 1889

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 135 years and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries