Famous Birthdays
- Daniel Drew, American financier who battled Cornelius Vanderbilt for control of the Erie Railroad, born in Carmel, New York (d. 1879)
Famous Deaths
- Christoph Rheineck, German composer, dies at 48
Died in 1797 1797 Highlights
About July 29, 1797
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 227 years and 4 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
