Deaths on June 15

Unryū Kyūkichi

Died on June 15, 1890

Unryū Kyūkichi, Japanese sumo wrestler, the 10th Yokozuna (b. 1822)

Unryū Kyūkichi (Japanese: 雲龍久吉, 1822 – June 15, 1890; name also read as Unryū Hisakichi) was a Japanese sumo wrestler from Yanagawa, Chikugo Province. He was the sport's 10th yokozuna.

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Unryū Kyūkichi
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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 June 15

Unryū Kyūkichi

Died on June 15, 1890

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Events on 1890

Herman Hollerith

Sherman Antitrust Act

Rhodesia

1890 Manifesto

Sequoia National Park