What Happened on June 29, 1850

Historical Events

  • Autocephaly Officially Granted by the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to The Church of Greece.

Robert Peel Falls from Horse

British ex-Prime Minister Sir Robert Peel falls off his horse; dies three days later

Famous Birthdays

  • Joseph Paul Skelly, Irish-American composer and songwriter ("I Should Say So!"; "Little Darling, Dream of Me"), born in Ireland (d. 1895)

About June 29, 1850

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 173 years, 10 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Cancer