Births on August 23

Harry Frank Guggenheim, American businessman and publisher, co-founded Newsday (d. 1971)

Harry Frank Guggenheim (August 23, 1890 – January 22, 1971) was an American businessman, diplomat, publisher, philanthropist, aviator, and horseman.

1 Jun

Herman Hollerith
The United States Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns.
2 Jul

Sherman Antitrust Act
The U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act.
24 Sep

1890 Manifesto
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy.
25 Sep

Sequoia National Park
The United States Congress establishes Sequoia National Park.
4 Nov

Stockwell tube station
City and South London Railway: London's first deep-level tube railway opens between King William Street and Stockwell.