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In the year 1890

562 Notable birthdays

Edward Elmer Smith

Food engineer and author (1890-1965).

Born May 2nd, 1890 in Sheboygan. [ref]

Died August 31st, 1965 at 75 years old in Seaside (myocardial infarction). [ref]

Habibullāh Kalakāni

King of afghanistan (1929).

Born January 19th, 1890 in Kabul.

Died November 2nd, 1929 at 39 years old in Kabul (ballistic trauma).

Hermann Joseph Muller

American biologist (1890–1967).

Born December 21st, 1890 in New York City.

Died April 5th, 1967 at 76 years old in Indianapolis.

Richmal Crompton

English short-story writer and novelist (1890–1969).

Born December 15th, 1890 in Bury. [ref]

Died January 11th, 1969 at 78 years old in Farnborough. [ref]

Maurice Podoloff

American sports executive.

Born August 18th, 1890 in Novoarkhangelsk.

Died November 24th, 1985 at 95 years old in New Haven.

Charlotte Greenwood

American dancer and actor.

Born June 25th, 1890 in Philadelphia.

Died December 28th, 1978 at 88 years old in Los Angeles.

Matome Ugaki

Imperial japanese navy admiral.

Born February 15th, 1890 in Okayama.

Died August 15th, 1945 at 55 years old in Okinawa Prefecture.

Elizabeth Gurley Flynn

American politician (1890-1964).

Born August 7th, 1890 in Concord.

Died September 5th, 1964 at 74 years old in Moscow.

Leslie Banks

Actor (1890-1952).

Born June 9th, 1890 in Liverpool. [ref]

Died April 21st, 1952 at 61 years old in London (stroke). [ref]

William O'Dwyer

Irish-american politician and diplomat; 100th mayor of new york city (1946-1950); attained rank of brigadier general in ww ii.

Born July 11th, 1890 in County Mayo.

Died November 24th, 1964 at 74 years old in New York City (heart failure).

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