Historical Events
- The Finance Minister, Count Witte, is dismissed in what is seen as a victory for those in Russia who want their country to expand into Manchuria and Korea in defiance of the Japanese
Famous Birthdays
- Ernst Kreuder, German writer (The Attic Pretenders), born in Zeitz, Germany (d. 1972)
Famous Deaths
- William Henry Penrose, American Brigadier General (Union Army), dies at 71
Died in 1903 1903 Highlights
About August 29, 1903
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 7 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Virgo
