Oskar Kaplur, Estonian wrestler (d. 1962)
Oskar Kaplur (Oscar F. Kaplyur; Russian: Оска́р Фри́дрихович Каплю́р; 20 September [O.S. 8 September] 1889 – 20 September 1962) was a Russian wrestler. He competed for Russian Empire in the lightweight event at the 1912 Summer Olympics.He lived in the United States from 1913 to 1918, returned to Russia in 1918 and worked in aircraft industry. He was known as inventor of Kaplyurit, plastic-impregnated plywood reinforced with internal steel gauze.
1889Sep, 20
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Punched card
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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. - 23Mar
Mirza Ghulam Ahmad
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Treaty of Wuchale
Menelik II, Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale, giving Italy control over Eritrea. - 6May
Exposition Universelle (1889)
The Eiffel Tower is officially opened to the public at the Universal Exposition in Paris.