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What Happened on October 3, 1889

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl von Ossietzky, German journalist and pacifist (Nobel Peace Prize 1935), born in Hamburg, German Empire (d. 1938)

Famous Deaths

  • Karel Miry, Belgian composer (De Vlaamse Leeuw), dies at 66
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights

About October 3, 1889

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 9 months and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra