Famous Birthdays
- Bessie Hillman, founder (Almalgamated Clothing Workers of America)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Potocki, premier Austrian/governor/viceroy of Galicia, dies
1889 Highlights
About May 15, 1889
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 6 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
