1889
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1889 was a common year of the Gregorian calendar and a common year of the Julian calendar, the 1889th year of the Common Era (CE), the 89th year of the 19th century, and the 10th and last year of the 1880s decade. As of the start of 1889, the Gregorian calendar was 12 days ahead of the Julian calendar, which remained in localized use until 1923. 1889 corresponds to the years 45–46 of the Bahá'í Era (BE) according to the Badi calendar.
Events[edit]
- February 25: Edward G. Browne mentions the Bahá’í Faith as part of a series academic talks and papers in England throughout 1889.
- June: Áqá Najafí, the `Son of the Wolf', initiates a campaign against the Bahá'ís in Isfahán, Sidih and Najafábád.
- July 17: Over one hundred Bahá'ís are forced out of Sidih and Najafábád due to the efforts of Áqá Najafí. They stay in the Telegraph Office and stables of the Governor of Isfahán.
- July 18: The Bahá'ís leave Isfahán for the surrounding villages after being promised protection.
- August: The Bahá'ís petition the Sháh after receiving no protection.
