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What Happened in 1889

6 historical events, 11 notable births, and 1 notable deaths in 1889.

Major Events

January 1889

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Wimbledon F.C. — former association football club in Wimbledon, England, United Kingdom

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Exposition Universelle of 1889 — World's Fair held in Paris, France

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1889–1890 pandemic — worldwide pandemic beginning in 1889

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1889–90 Football League — sports season

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Mayerling Incident — Events surrounding the apparent murder–suicide of the Crown Prince of Austria and his mistress in 1889