Famous Birthdays
- Arthur Waley, English sinologist, translator from Chinese & Japanese, born in Tunbridge Wells, England (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- Auguste Villiers de l'Isle-Adam, French writer (Contes cruels), dies at 60
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About August 19, 1889
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
