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The year 1889 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here.

1 Awards

• Copley Medal: George Salmon
• Wollaston Medal for Geology: Thomas George Bonney

2 Births

• May 18 - Thomas Midgley (d. 1944), American chemist and inventorAn inventor is a person who creates new inventions, typically technical devices such as mechanical, electrical or computer-implemented devices or methods. Though some inventors may also be scientists, most base their work on the discoveries of other scien.

3 Deaths

• October 11October 11 is the 284th day of the year (285th in Leap years). There are 81 days remaining. Events 1600-1899 1614 Adriaen Block and 12 Amsterdam merchants petition the States General for exclusive trading rights in the New Netherland colony. 1776 American - James Joule (b. 1818See also Other events of 1818 List of years in science. 1817 in science 1818 in science 1819 in science. The year 1818 in science and technology included many events, some of which are listed here. Exploration John Ross sets sail in search of the Northwes), physicistA physicist is a scientist trained in physics. Physicists are employed by universities as professors, lecturers, researchers, and by laboratories in industry. Employment as a professional physicist generally requires a doctoral degree. However, many peopl.