Historical Events
- AH Latham of France sets world airplane altitude record of 155 m
- World's 1st air race held in Rheims France. Glenn Curtiss (USA) wins
Famous Birthdays
- Roy Reuther, American labor leader, born in Wheeling, West Virginia (d. 1968)
Famous Deaths
- Emil Christian Hansen, Danish physiologist, dies at 67
Died in 1909 1909 Highlights
About August 29, 1909
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 114 years, 8 months and 5 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Virgo
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