Famous Birthdays
- Sewall Wright, American geneticist, born in Melrose, Massachusetts (d. 1988)
Famous Deaths
- Friedrich August Quenstedt, German geologist and paleontologist, dies at 80
- J. B. Lightfoot, English theologist and bishop of Durham, dies at 61
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About December 21, 1889
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 4 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
