Births on November 4

Alton Adams

Born on November 4, 1889

Alton Adams, American composer and bandleader (d. 1987)

Alton Augustus Adams, Sr. (November 4, 1889 – November 23, 1987) is remembered primarily as the first black bandmaster in the United States Navy (beginning 1917). His music was performed by the bands of John Philip Sousa and Edwin Franko Goldman and his march "The Governor's Own" (1921) appears as the first selection on the bicentennial album Pride of America, released by New World Records.

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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 November 4

Alton Adams

Born on November 4, 1889

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Events on 1889

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Mayerling Incident

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Treaty of Wuchale

Exposition Universelle (1889)