Historical Events
- Barnard College is founded in New York City after Columbia University refuses to accept women
Famous Birthdays
- Han [Henricus Antonius] van Meegeren, Dutch painter and art forger (Vermeer), born in Deventer, Netherlands (d. 1947)
Famous Deaths
- Adolf von Henselt, German composer, dies at 75
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About October 10, 1889
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 6 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
