What Happened on August 29, 1910

Historical Events

  • Japan changes Korea's name to Chōsen and appoints a governor-general to rule its new colony

Famous Birthdays

  • Georges Loinger, French resistance fighter (WWII), born in Strasbourg, France (d. 2018)
  • Robert Pineda-Duque, Colombian composer, born in El Santuario, Colombia (d. 1977)

Famous Deaths

  • Johan Eilerts de Haan, Dutch naval officer and explorer (Lucie River, Suriname), dies, likely due to malaria, at 44
Died in 1910 1910 Highlights

About August 29, 1910

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 113 years and 8 months
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo