What Happened on May 29, 1883

Famous Birthdays

  • William Beatton Moonie, Scottish composer (The Weird of Colbar; Echoes of Perthshire), born in Stobo, Pebbleshire (d. 1961)

Famous Deaths

  • Marianne, Princess of the Netherlands, wife of Prince Albert of Prussia (dissolved 1849), Dutch unconventional princess who left her marriage, dies at 73
  • Princess Marianne of the Netherlands, Princess of Orange-Nassau and daughter of King Willem I, dies at 73
Died in 1883 1883 Highlights

About May 29, 1883

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 140 years, 11 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini