What Happened on December 7, 1889

Historical Events

The Gondoliers

W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan's comic opera "The Gondoliers" premieres at the Savoy Theatre, London

Famous Birthdays

  • Heathcote Dicken Statham, English organist, composer, and conductor, born in London, England (d. 1973)

About December 7, 1889

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 4 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius