What Happened on January 25, 1890

Historical Events

Bly Beats Verne's Fogg

Journalist Nellie Bly beats the fictitious journey of Jules Verne's Phileas Fogg around the world by 8 days (72 days)

National Afro-American League

National Afro-American League founded in Chicago by Timothy Thomas Fortune, one of earliest civil rights organizations in America

  • United Mine Workers of America forms

About January 25, 1890

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 134 years, 3 months and 8 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius