Famous Birthdays
- Marie-Louise Meilleur, French Canadian supercentenarian lived past 117, born in Kamouraska, Quebec, Canada (d. 1998)
Famous Deaths
- Alfred Thomas Archimedes Torbert, Bvt Major General (Union Army), dies at 47
- Paul Octave Hébert, American Brigadier General and 14th Governor of Louisiana, dies at 61
Died in 1880 1880 Highlights
About August 29, 1880
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 143 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Virgo