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What Happened on July 29, 1888

Famous Birthdays

  • Niles Welch, American actor (Cornered), born in Hartford, Connecticut (d. 1976)

Vladimir Zworykin (1888-1982)

Russian-American inventor who developed the cathode ray tube for television, born in Murom, Russian Empire


About July 29, 1888

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 136 years and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Leo