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What Happened on November 29, 1797

Famous Birthdays

  • Domenico Gaetano Donizetti, Italian opera composer (L'elisir d'amore; Lucia di Lammermoor), born in Bergamo, Cisalpine Republic (now Italy) (d. 1848)

Famous Deaths

  • Samuel Langdon, American President of Harvard University (b. 1723)
Died in 1797 1797 Highlights

About November 29, 1797

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 226 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Sagittarius