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What Happened on October 1, 1890

Historical Events

  • Germany's anti-socialist laws lapse
  • US Congress creates Weather Bureau
  • US Congress establishes Yosemite National Park (California)

Famous Birthdays

  • Alice Joyce, American actress (Song O' My Heart), born in Kansas City, Missouri (d. 1955)
  • Constantin C. Nottara, Romanian violinist and composer (Peace Poem), born in Bucharest, Romania (d. 1951)
  • Stanley Holloway, English actor (Higgins-Our Man Higgins), born in London, England (d. 1982)

About October 1, 1890

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra