Historical Events
- 31st Belmont: Joe Scherrer aboard Scottish Chieftain wins in 2:23.25
Famous Birthdays
- Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Austrian-American composer (Violanta; The Adventures of Robin Hood), born in Brünn, Austria-Hungary (d. 1957)
- Ignace Lilien, Austrian-Dutch composer, poet, and chemical engineer, born in Lemberg, Austria-Hungary (d. 1964) [1]
Famous Deaths
- Julius von Sachs, German botanist and naturalist, dies at 64
Died in 1897 1897 Highlights
About May 29, 1897
Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 127 years, 1 month and 14 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Gemini
