Historical Events
Theater Premiere
Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Vor Sonnenaufgang" (Before Dawn) premieres in Berlin to a scandalous reception
Famous Birthdays
- Margaret Dumont, American actress and Marx Brothers' comic foil (Day at the Races), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1965)
1889 Highlights
About October 20, 1889
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 7 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
