Historical Events
- Alexander Borodin's opera "Prince Igor" debuts at Mariinsky Theatre, St. Petersburg, Russia
- Great Britain proclaims Zanzibar as a protectorate
- Prince of Wales opens first underground station at Stockwell, South London
Famous Birthdays
- Klabund [Alfred Henschke], German writer (Bracke, Borgia), born in Crossen, Germany (d. 1928)
Famous Deaths
- Jacob PP baron van Zuylen, Dutch foreign minister (1852-3), dies at 74
- Joseph B. Palmer, American Brigadier General (Confederate Army), dies at 65
- Kazamierz Julian Kratzer, Polish classical composer (Over the Precipice; You Are My Dream), dies at 46
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About November 4, 1890
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 5 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Scorpio
