Historical Events
- Alice Sanger becomes 1st female White House staffer
- Record 19.2 feet alligator shot in Louisiana by American businessman Edward Avery McIlhenny
Famous Weddings
Wedding of Interest
Physicist J. J. Thomson (33) weds Rose Elisabeth Paget

J. J. Thomson
1890 Highlights
About January 2, 1890
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 131 years and 24 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn