Famous Birthdays
- Oscar Ewing, US government official (Everybody's Business), born in Greensburg, Indiana (d. 1980)
Famous Deaths
John Ericsson (1803-1889)
Swedish-American inventor (screw propeller, rotating turret), dies at 85
Died in 1889 1889 Highlights
About March 8, 1889
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 135 years, 2 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Pisces
