What Happened in October 1689

Historical Events

  • Oct 6 Pietro Ottoboni replaces Pope Innocent XI as Alexander VIII

Famous Birthdays

  • Oct 22 John V, King of Portugal (1706-50), born in Ribeira Palace, Lisbon (d. 1750)
  • Oct 28 Michel Mathieu, French violist and composer, born in Paris, France (d. 1768)