Historical Events
- King Mwanga of Uganda signs contract with East Africa Company
Famous Birthdays
- Uncle Charlie Osborne, American fiddler (d. 1992)
Famous Deaths
Heinrich Schliemann (1822-1890)
German archaeologist who rediscovered Troy, dies of cholesteatoma at 86
1890 Highlights
About December 26, 1890
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 5 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
