Historical Events
Music Premiere
Hector Berlioz's opera "Les Troyens" premieres in Karlsruhe, Germany
Famous Birthdays
- David Bomberg, English painter, born in Birmingham, England (d. 1957)
- Fritz Lang, Austrian-German-American filmmaker and screenwriter (Metropolis), born in Vienna, Austria (d. 1976)
1890 Highlights
About December 5, 1890
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 3 months and 23 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
