Births on May 15

Katherine Anne Porter

Born on May 15, 1890

Katherine Anne Porter, American short story writer, novelist, and essayist (d. 1980)

Katherine Anne Porter (May 15, 1890 – September 18, 1980) was an American journalist, essayist, short story writer, novelist, and political activist. Her 1962 novel Ship of Fools was the best-selling novel in America that year, but her short stories received much more critical acclaim.

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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.

Births on May 15

Katherine Anne Porter

Born on May 15, 1890

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Events on 1890

Herman Hollerith

Sherman Antitrust Act

Rhodesia

1890 Manifesto

Sequoia National Park