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What Happened on August 19, 1889

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

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 10 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo