Famous Birthdays
- Claire Whitney, American silent film actress (Blind Fools, Haunted Mine), born in New York City (d. 1969)
Famous Deaths
- Hubert Léonard, Belgian violinist, and pedagogue (Brussels Conservatoire, 1848-67), dies at 71
Died in 1890 1890 Highlights
About May 6, 1890
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
