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What Happened on May 6, 1890

Famous Birthdays

  • Claire Whitney, American silent film actress (Blind Fools, Haunted Mine), born in New York City (d. 1969)

Famous Deaths

  • Hubert Léonard, Belgian violinist, and pedagogue (Brussels Conservatoire, 1848-67), dies at 71
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights

About May 6, 1890

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus