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What Happened on January 28, 1890

Famous Birthdays

  • Robert Stroud, American murderer, convict, and ornithologist dubbed "Birdman of Alcatraz", born in Seattle Washington (d. 1963)

Famous Deaths

  • Prudence Crandall, American educator and founder of School for "young ladies of colour", dies at 86
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights

About January 28, 1890

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 6 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius