Famous Birthdays
- Jean Chrétien Baud, Dutch gov-gen of Dutch-Indies (1834-36), born in The Hague, Netherlands (d. 1859)
- Ramon Carnicer y Batlle, Spanish composer, born in Tàrrega, Catalonia (d. 1855)
Famous Deaths
- Joaquín Martínez de Oxinagas, composer, dies at 69
- Lucretia Wilhelmina van Merken, Dutch poet, dies at 68
1789 Highlights
About October 24, 1789
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 233 years and 5 months
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
