Famous Birthdays
- Ferdinand "Jelly Roll" Morton [LeMothe], American jazz pioneer pianist and composer (King Porter Stomp), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1941)
Famous Deaths
Richard Francis Burton (1821-1890)
English explorer and translator (Arabian Nights), dies at 69
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About October 20, 1890
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 6 months and 6 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Libra
