Historical Events
Battle of Modder River
Second Boer War: Battle of Modder River (Cape Colony), British Lord Methuen defeats Boer forces of Piet Cronjé and Koos de la Rey
Famous Deaths
- Adriaan de la Rey, eldest son of Boer General Koos de la Rey, dies in The Battle of Modder River, Cape Colony (now South Africa) at 19
- Robert Brank Vance, American politician (US Representatives from North Carolina, 1873-85), dies at 71
Died in 1899 1899 Highlights
About November 28, 1899
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 5 months and 10 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Sagittarius
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