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What Happened on March 29, 1819

Famous Birthdays

  • Edwin Drake, American businessman who drilled 1st productive US oil well, born in Greenville, New York (d. 1881)
  • Isaac Mayer Wise, American rabbi and founder (American Hebrew Congregations), born in Steingrub, Bohemia, Austrian Empire (d. 1900)

About March 29, 1819

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 205 years, 4 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Star Sign: Aries