Famous Birthdays
- Egon Kisch, Austrian-Czech writer and journalist (Rasende Reporter), born in Prague (d. 1948)
- Wallingford Riegger, American cellist, composer (New Dance; Cooper Square), and educator, born in Albany, Georgia (d. 1961)
Famous Weddings
Edith Wharton
Novelist Edith Wharton (23) weds Edward Robbins Wharton (35)
Died in 1885 1885 Highlights
About April 29, 1885
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 139 years and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
