Historical Events
Colonists Reach Masvingo
Cecil Rhodes' British colonists reach Masvingo (Fort Victoria), oldest colonial settlement in Zimbabwe
Famous Deaths
- Fr. Michael J. McGivney, Irish-American Catholic priest, and founder the Knights of Columbus fraternal organization, dies of pneumonia at 38
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About August 14, 1890
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 10 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
