Famous Birthdays
- Fred Root, English cricket fast bowler (3 Tests, 8 wickets; Derbyshire CCC, Worcestershire CCC), born in Somercotes, England (d. 1954)
Famous Deaths
- John Barnett, English composer (The Mountain Sylph), dies at 87
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About April 16, 1890
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries
