Famous Birthdays
- Billy House, American actor (Imitation of Life; Bedlam: The Egg and I), born in Mankato, Minnesota (d. 1961)
Famous Deaths
- James Nasmyth, Scottish engineer and inventor of the steam hammer, dies at 81
1890 Highlights
About May 7, 1890
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 133 years and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
