Famous Birthdays
- Erich Wichman, Dutch fascist painter and sculptor, born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1929)
Famous Deaths
- John Henry Newman, British thologian (Tract 90), educator, poet (Dream of Gerontius), Anglican priest, Catholic priest, cardinal and saint, dies of pneumonia at 89
1890 Highlights
About August 11, 1890
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 9 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo
