What Happened on January 25, 1890

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Journalist Nellie Bly beats the fictitious journey of Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg around the world by 8 days (72 days)

Journalist and Adventurer Nellie Bly — Journalist and Adventurer
Nellie Bly

Novelist Jules Verne — Novelist
Jules Verne

Event of Interest

National Afro-American League founded in Chicago by Timothy Thomas Fortune, one of earliest civil rights organizations in America

Orator, Writer and Civil Rights Leader Timothy Thomas Fortune — Orator, Writer and Civil Rights Leader
Timothy Thomas Fortune

United Mine Workers of America forms

1890 Highlights

About January 25, 1890

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 131 years, 6 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No

Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius

What Happened in 1890

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