Historical Events
- "Stourbridge Lion" steam locomotive goes into service for the Delaware and Hudson Canal Company, in Honesdale, Pennsylvania; built by Foster, Rastrick and Co. in Stourbridge, England
- French government of De Polignac forms
About August 8, 1829
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 194 years, 11 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Leo
