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What Happened on April 6, 1890

Historical Events

  • French troops under capt Archinard occupy Segu, West-Sudan

Famous Birthdays

  • André-Louis Danjon, French astronomer (invented Danjon astrolabe), born in Caen, France (d. 1967)

Anthony Fokker (1890-1939)

Dutch aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer (Eindecker monoplanes, Fokker Triplane), born in Blitar, East Java, Dutch East Indies


About April 6, 1890

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 3 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries