Historical Events
- French troops occupy Nioro, West-Sudan, 3000 killed
- King Pakketvaart sails to Neth Indies
Famous Birthdays
- Frank Pettingell, English actor (Gaslight, Goose Steps Out), born in Liverpool (d. 1966)
1891 Highlights
About January 1, 1891
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 129 years and 16 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn