What Happened on August 11, 1890

Famous Birthdays

  • Erich Wichman, Dutch fascist painter and sculptor, born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1929)

Famous Deaths

  • John Henry Newman, British thologian (Tract 90), educator, poet (Dream of Gerontius), Anglican priest, Catholic priest, cardinal and saint, dies of pneumonia at 89
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights

About August 11, 1890

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo