Famous Birthdays
- Hermann Heiss, German composer, born in Darmstadt, Germany (d. 1966)
Famous Deaths
- William James Linton, American wood engraver and political reformer. (b. 1812)
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About December 29, 1897
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 126 years, 4 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn
