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)
Nellie Bly
Jules Verne
Event of Interest
National Afro-American League founded in Chicago by Timothy Thomas Fortune, one of earliest civil rights organizations in America
Timothy Thomas Fortune
- United Mine Workers of America forms
1890 Highlights
About January 25, 1890
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 130 years, 6 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
