Frank Morgan, American actor (d. 1949)
Francis Phillip Wuppermann (June 1, 1890 – September 18, 1949), known professionally as Frank Morgan, was an American character actor. He was best known for his appearances in films starting in the silent era in 1916, and then numerous sound films throughout the 1930s and 1940s, with a career spanning 35 years mostly as a contract player at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, with his most celebrated performance playing the title role in The Wizard of Oz (1939). He was also briefly billed early in his career as Frank Wupperman and Francis Morgan.
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Herman Hollerith
The United States Census Bureau begins using Herman Hollerith's tabulating machine to count census returns. - 2Jul
Sherman Antitrust Act
The U.S. Congress passes the Sherman Antitrust Act. - 12Sep
Rhodesia
Salisbury, Rhodesia, is founded. - 24Sep
1890 Manifesto
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officially renounces polygamy. - 25Sep
Sequoia National Park
The United States Congress establishes Sequoia National Park.