Famous Birthdays
- A. Philip Randolph, American labor leader (Railroad Porter's Union), born in Crescent City, Florida (d. 1979)
- Thomas Hart Benton, American painter and muralist (Lonesome Road), born in Neosho, Missouri (d. 1975)
Famous Deaths
- Father Damien [Joseph de Veuster], Belgian priest and missionary who helped lepers in Hawaii, dies of leprosy at 49
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About April 15, 1889
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 135 years and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
