What Happened on April 7, 1890

Historical Events

  • Completion of the first Lake Biwa Canal, Japan

Famous Birthdays

  • Marjory Stoneman Douglas, American journalist, conservationist (1st Lady of the Everglades) and women's suffrage advocate, born in Minneapolis, Minnesota (d. 1998)
  • Victoria Ocampo, Argentine writer and publisher (Sur magazine), born in Buenos Aires, Argentina (d. 1979)

About April 7, 1890

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 1 month and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aries