Famous Birthdays
- Larry Semon, American comedian and director (The Wizard of Oz), born in West Point, Mississippi (d. 1928)
Famous Deaths
- Michele Amari, Italian historian/minister of Education, dies at 83
1889 Highlights
About July 16, 1889
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 18 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Cancer
