Events in 1890

January 25, 1890

Formation of United Mine Workers of America

The United Mine Workers of America (UMWA) was established through the merger of two major mining unions, creating one of America's most influential labor organizations to fight for miners' rights, safety, and fair wages.

March 12, 1890

The Haunted Piano of the Red Room

Since 1890, the Red Room's grand Steinway piano has been known for producing mysterious classical music when the room is completely empty, with numerous witnesses documenting supernatural encounters over more than a century.

December 15, 1890

Death of Sitting Bull

Sitting Bull, legendary Hunkpapa Lakota chief and holy man, was killed during an arrest attempt at Standing Rock Indian Reservation. The confrontation resulted in his death and the deaths of several others, marking a significant moment in Native American history.

December 29, 1890

Wounded Knee Massacre

The Wounded Knee Massacre occurred on December 29, 1890, when U.S. Army troops opened fire on a Lakota camp near Wounded Knee Creek, South Dakota, resulting in the deaths of 150-300 Native Americans, marking the tragic end of the American Indian Wars.