Deaths on December 3

Billy Midwinter

Died on December 3, 1890

Billy Midwinter, English-Australian cricketer (b. 1851)

William Evans Midwinter (19 June 1851 – 3 December 1890) was a cricketer who played four Test matches for England, sandwiched in between eight Tests that he played for Australia. Midwinter holds a unique place in cricket history as the only cricketer to have played for both Australia and England in Test Matches against each other.

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Events on 1890

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.
12 Sep

Rhodesia
Salisbury, Rhodesia, is founded.
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.

Deaths on December 3

Billy Midwinter

Died on December 3, 1890

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Events on 1890

Herman Hollerith

Sherman Antitrust Act

Rhodesia

1890 Manifesto

Sequoia National Park