Famous Birthdays
- Simon Kimbangu/Kibangu, Congolese religious leader and founder of Kimbanguism, born in Nkamba, Congo (d. 1951)
Famous Deaths
- Jan Matzeliger, Surinamese-Dutch-American inventor (shoe lasting machine), dies of tuberculosis at 36
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About August 24, 1889
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
