What Happened on July 29, 1891

Famous Birthdays

  • Bernhard Zondek, German-Israeli gynaecologist (developed 1st reliable pregnancy test), born in Wronke, Germany (d. 1966)
  • Liesbeth Ribbius Peletier, Dutch politician, feminist and the 1st female member of the Council of State (1958-66), born in Utrecht, Netherlands (d. 1989)

Famous Deaths

  • Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar, father of Bengali prose (Exile of Sita), dies at 70
Died in 1891 1891 Highlights

About July 29, 1891

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 132 years, 8 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo