The year 1889 was notable for several significant events around the world. It marked the opening of the Eiffel Tower in Paris, which became a symbol of French engineering and culture. The tower was completed for the 1889 World's Fair, celebrating the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution. In the United States, 1889 saw the founding of the state of Oklahoma as part of the land rush, where settlers raced to claim land previously held by Native Americans. This event marked a significant change in U.S. expansion and settlement policies during the late 19th century.