Historical Events
- The Goodyear tire company founded
Famous Birthdays
- Preston Sturges [Edmund Biden], American director and screenwriter (Sullivan's Travels), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1959)
About August 29, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 125 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo