Historical Events
- Battle at Metema (Gallabad): Ethiopian Emperor Yohannes IV, defeated
- Start of South Africa's 1st Test, v England, Port Elizabeth
Famous Birthdays
- Philip Guedalla, English barrister & historian, born in London, England (d. 1944)
- Þórbergur Þórðarson, Icelandic author (d. 1974)
Famous Deaths
- John Archibald Campbell, American jurist and Supreme Court justice (1853–61), dies at 77
About March 12, 1889
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
