Historical Events
First Carnegie Library
First Carnegie library financed by industrialist Andrew Carnegie opens in Dunfermline, Scotland, the 1st of 2,509 libraries built around the world
- Seismic sea waves created by Krakatoa eruption create a rise in English Channel 32 hrs after explosion
About August 29, 1883
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 8 months and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
