Okay, here's a Wikipedia-style list of significant events from 1889, formatted in Markdown and including relevant links where appropriate:
1889
The year 1889 saw significant developments across the globe in politics, science, culture, and technology.
Political Events
January 30: The Habsburg monarchy Archduke Rudolf, Crown Prince of Austria, and his mistress Baroness Mary Vetsera are found dead in an apparent suicide pact at Mayerling. This event, known as the Mayerling Incident, throws the Austrian succession into crisis.
February 11: Japan adopts the Meiji Constitution, establishing a constitutional monarchy and marking a major step in its modernization.
May 2: Menelik II of Shewa, later Emperor of Ethiopia, signs the Treaty of Wuchale with Italy, which is later interpreted differently by the two nations and becomes a point of contention, eventually leading to the First Italo-Ethiopian War.
November 15: Brazil becomes a republic after a military coup overthrows Emperor Pedro II. This marks the end of the Empire of Brazil.
November 20: France cedes Djibouti to Italian control.
Scientific and Technological Events
April 11: Construction of the Eiffel Tower in Paris is completed. It opens to the public on May 6, becoming the tallest man-made structure at the time.
May 5- October 31: The Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) opens in Paris, showcasing technological and industrial advancements.
August 9: Herman Hollerith patents the punched card tabulating machine, a key step in the development of automated data processing and early computing.
Cultural Events
April 16: Charlie Chaplin, a prominent British actor, comedian, and filmmaker, is born in London, England.
October 6: The Moulin Rouge cabaret opens in Paris.
November 11: The Great Seattle Fire destroys much of downtown Seattle, Washington. The reconstruction leads to significant improvements in infrastructure.