What Happened on July 29, 1906

Historical Events

  • 4th Tour de France won by René Pottier of France

Famous Birthdays

  • Thelma Todd [Alison Loyd], American actress (Dangerous Female), born in Lawrence, Massachusetts (d. 1935)

Famous Deaths

  • Alexandre Luigini, French violinist, conductor (Lyon Grand Théâtre, 1877-97; Opéra-Comique Paris, 1897-1906), composer (Ballet égyptien), and pedagogue, dies at 56
Died in 1906 1906 Highlights

About July 29, 1906

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 117 years, 9 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Leo