Famous Birthdays
- Jess Willard, American boxer (World heavyweight champion 1915-19), born in Pottawatomie County, Kansas (d. 1968)
- William S. Harley, American mechanical engineer and businessman (co-founder of the Harley-Davidson Motor Company), born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin (d. 1943)
About December 29, 1881
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 142 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Capricorn