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What Happened on January 29, 1901

Famous Birthdays

  • Allen B. DuMont, American engineer and inventor (perfected commercial practical cathode ray tube), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1965)

About January 29, 1901

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 123 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Aquarius