Historical Events
- First all-NYC "World Championship" Baseball Series; New York Giants (NL) play Brooklyn Bridegrooms (AA); Giants go on to win series, 6-3
Famous Birthdays
- Fannie Hurst, novelist (Anatomy of Me)
Famous Deaths
- Antonio Meucci, Italian inventor (invented a telephone-like device), dies at 81
1889 Highlights
About October 18, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
