FACTOID # 72: There are 22 countries where more than half the population is illiterate. Fifteen of them are in Africa.
 
 Home   Encyclopedia   Statistics   Countries A-Z   Flags   Maps   Education   Forum   FAQ   About 
 
 
 
WHAT'S NEW
RECENT ARTICLES
More Recent Articles »
 

SEARCH ALL

FACTS & STATISTICS    Advanced view

Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:

 

 

(* = Graphable)

 

 


Encyclopedia > 1889 Atlantic hurricane season

The 1889 Atlantic hurricane season was an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially began on June 1, 1889 and ended on November 30, 1889.


This season accumulated 9 tropical storms, 6 of which became hurricanes.

Number Storm Formed Dissipated Max. Winds Category
1 Hurricane #1 May 16 May 22 81 mph 1
2 Hurricane #2 June 15 June 20 69 mph 1
3 Hurricane #3 August 19 August 28 81 mph 1
4 Hurricane #4 September 1 September 12 104 mph 2
5 Hurricane #5 September 2 September 11 81 mph 1
6 Hurricane #6 September 12 September 26 109 mph 2
7 Tropical Storm #1 September 12 September 19 58 mph TS
8 Tropical Storm #2 September 29 October 6 69 mph TS
9 Hurricane #7 October 5 October 11 58 mph TS

The following is a list of Atlantic hurricane seasons. ...

See also


  Results from FactBites:
 
September 18 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (2209 words)
1974 - Hurricane Fifi strikes Honduras with 110 mph winds, 5,000 die.
1984 - Joe Kittinger completes 1st solo balloon crossing of Atlantic.
1989 - Hurricane Hugo hits Puerto Rico, killing six.
A History of Ships Named Enterprise (6524 words)
At some point, her two forward open-mount 6" single guns were replaced by a 6" twin turret.
She was then transferred to South Atlantic trade protection and escort duties.
She succeeded, but was destroyed in a hurricane near India.
  More results at FactBites »


 
 

COMMENTARY     


Share your thoughts, questions and commentary here
Your name
Your comments

Want to know more?
Search encyclopedia, statistics and forums:
 


Lesson Plans | Student Area | Student FAQ | Reviews | Press Releases |  Feeds | Contact
The Wikipedia article included on this page is licensed under the GFDL.
Images may be subject to relevant owners' copyright.
All other elements are (c) copyright NationMaster.com 2003-5. All Rights Reserved.
Usage implies agreement with terms, 1022, m