Famous Birthdays
- Alfonso Reyes, Mexican writer (SimpatÃas y diferencias) and diplomat (Higenia Cruel), born in Monterrey, Mexico (d. 1959)
Famous Deaths
- Marie of Prussia, Queen consort of Bavaria (1848-64), dies at 63
- William Roxby Beverly, artist, dies
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About May 17, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 11 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
