Historical Events
- In Italy, King Umberto I of Italy is assassinated by Italian-born anarchist Gaetano Bresci
Famous Birthdays
- Don Redman, American jazz musician and orchestra leader (Sugar Hill Times), born in Piedmont, West Virginia (d. 1964)
- Eyvind Johnson, Swedish novelist (Return to Ithaca; Nobel Prize for Literature, 1974), born in Svartbjörnsbyn, Sweden (d. 1976)
Famous Deaths
- Umberto I of Italy, King of Italy (1878-1900), shot four times and assassinated by Italian-American anarchist Gaetano Bresci at 56
1900 Highlights
About July 29, 1900
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Leo