Historical Events
- Caesar Franck's Symphony in D premieres
Theater Premiere
Henrik Ibsen's play "Fruen fra havet" (The Lady from the Sea) premieres in Oslo
Famous Deaths
- Andrew Greenwood, English cricket batsman (2 Tests, HS 49; Yorkshire CCC), dies from tuberculosis at 41
1889 Highlights
About February 12, 1889
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 11 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius