Famous Deaths
Christopher Latham Sholes (1819-1890)
American newspaper man, politician and inventor of the typewriter, dies of tuberculosis at 71
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About February 17, 1890
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 2 months and 12 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius
