Deaths on October 25

Émile Augier

Died on October 25, 1889

Émile Augier, French playwright (b. 1820)

Guillaume Victor Émile Augier (French pronunciation: [ɡijom viktɔʁ emil oʒje]; 17 September 1820 – 25 October 1889) was a French dramatist. He was the thirteenth member to occupy seat 1 of the Académie française on 31 March 1857.

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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.

Deaths on October 25

Émile Augier

Died on October 25, 1889

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Mayerling Incident

Mirza Ghulam Ahmad

Treaty of Wuchale

Exposition Universelle (1889)