What Happened on February 9, 1891

Historical Events

  • 1st shipment of asparagus arrives in San Francisco from Sacramento

Famous Birthdays

  • Pietro Nenni, Italian socialist politician (Minister of Foreign Affairs 1946-47), born in Faenza, Italy (d. 1980)

Ronald Colman (1891-1958)

English actor (Tale of 2 Cities), born in Richmond, England


Famous Deaths

  • Johan Jongkind, Dutch-French painter and printer (Marine Scenes), dies at 71
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights

About February 9, 1891

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 133 years, 2 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius