What Happened on August 10, 1889

Historical Events

  • Dan Rylands patents screw cap

Famous Birthdays

  • (Cecil) Armstrong Gibbs, British composer, born in Great Baddow, Essex, England (d. 1960)
  • Charles Darrow, American businessman who modified and popularized Monopoly game, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 1967)
  • Irene Steer, Welsh swimmer (Olympic gold GB 4 x 100m relay 1912), born in Cardiff, Wales (d. 1977)

About August 10, 1889

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo