Famous Birthdays
- Luis de Freitas Branco, Portuguese composer, born in Lisbon, Portugal (d. 1955)
Famous Deaths
- William Worth Belknap, American Brevet Major General (Union Army), dies from a heart attack at 61
1890 Highlights
About October 12, 1890
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
