Births on June 1

James Daugherty

Born on June 1, 1889

James Daugherty, American author, illustrator, and painter (d. 1974)

James Henry Daugherty (June 1, 1889 in Asheville, North Carolina – February 21, 1974, in Boston, Massachusetts) was an American modernist painter, muralist, children's book author and illustrator.

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Events on 1889

8 Jan

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Herman Hollerith is issued US patent #395,791 for the 'Art of Applying Statistics' — his punched card calculator.
30 Jan

Mayerling Incident
Archduke Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria, heir to the Austro-Hungarian crown, is found dead with his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera in the Mayerling.
23 Mar

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community is established by Mirza Ghulam Ahmad in Qadian, British India.
2 May

Treaty of Wuchale
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea.
6 May

Exposition Universelle (1889)
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.

Births on June 1

James Daugherty

Born on June 1, 1889

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Events on 1889

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Mayerling Incident

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Treaty of Wuchale

Exposition Universelle (1889)