Famous Birthdays
- Conrad Aiken, American Pulitzer poet and writer (Ushant/Conversation), born in Savannah, Georgia (d. 1973)
Famous Deaths
- Willem Ruys, Dutch ship owner and founder of Rotterdam Lloyd (Nedlloyd), dies at 80
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About August 5, 1889
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 8 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
