Timeline April 1889

Events in April 1889 6

• 1889 – 1952 Efim Bogoljubov Twice World Championship challenger Efim Bogoljubov was one of the leading grandmasters of the early 20th century and challenged Alekhine twice for the world title.
• 1889 – 1945 Adolf Hitler The Führer Leader of the Nazi Party who became dictator of Germany and initiated World War II and the Holocaust.
• 1889 – 1945 Hitler Nazi Germany dictator Adolf Hitler led Nazi Germany, instigating World War II and the Holocaust, resulting in the deaths of six million Jews and millions of others.
• 1889 Oklahoma Land Rush Tens of thousands race to claim unassigned lands At noon on April 22, an estimated 50,000 settlers rushed to stake claims on land in the former Indian Territory opened by the federal government. Those who entered before the legal start time gave rise to the nickname "Sooners."
• 1889 – 1951 Ludwig Wittgenstein Analytical Philosopher One of the most influential philosophers of the 20th century, focused on logic and language.
• 1889 – 1970 António de Oliveira Salazar The Dictator The leader of the Estado Novo (New State), ruling Portugal as an authoritarian for over 36 years.