Famous Birthdays
- Jack Ryder, Australian cricket all-rounder (20 Tests, 1,394 runs @ 51.62), born in Collingwood, Victoria (d. 1977)
1889 Highlights
About August 8, 1889
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 5 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo