What Happened on April 6, 1890

Historical Events

  • French troops under capt Archinard occupy Segu, West-Sudan

Famous Birthdays

  • AndrĂ©-Louis Danjon, French astronomer (invented Danjon astrolabe), born in Caen, France (d. 1967)

Anthony Fokker (1890-1939)

Dutch aviation pioneer and aircraft manufacturer (Eindecker monoplanes, Fokker Triplane), born in Blitar, East Java, Dutch East Indies


About April 6, 1890

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 1 month and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries