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What Happened on January 29, 1888

Famous Deaths

  • Edward Lear, English poet and author (famous for his nonsense poems - The Owl and the Pussycat), dies at 75
Died in 1888 1888 Highlights

About January 29, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years, 5 months and 14 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Aquarius