Historical Events
- Eritrea is consolidated into a colony by the Italian government.
- The Rose Parade, then known as the Tournament of Roses, is first held in Pasadena, California
Famous Birthdays
- Alice Tissot, French actress (Italian Straw Hat), born in Paris, France (d. 1971)
- Anton Melik, Slovenian geographer (d. 1966)
- Florence Lawrence, Canadian silent screen actress (Confidence), born in Hamilton, Ontario (d. 1938)
About January 1, 1890
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 134 years and 4 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
