The 1890s

Explore 419 historical events from 1890–1899.

1894

Émile Henry, French anarchist (born 1872)

Émile Henry, nicknamed 'the Saint-Just of Anarchy', was an individualist and illegalist anarchist militant and terrorist. He is best known for his terrorist actions and is consider…

Émile Henry, French anarchist (born 1872)

1893

John Norton, American hurdler (died 1979)

John Kelley Norton was an American athlete who competed mainly in the 400 metre hurdles. He was born in Santa Clara, California and died in New York City. Norton competed for the U…

John Norton, American hurdler (died 1979)

1893

Frank J

Francis Joseph Aloysius Selke was a Canadian professional ice hockey executive in the National Hockey League. He was a nine-time Stanley Cup champion with the Toronto Maple Leafs a…

Frank J

1893

Francis Ouimet, American golfer (died 1967)

Francis DeSales Ouimet was an American amateur golfer who is frequently referred to as the "father of amateur golf" in the United States. He won the U.S. Open in 1913 and was the f…

Francis Ouimet, American golfer (died 1967)