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What Happened on June 29, 1903

Historical Events

  • British government protests against abuses in Belgian Congo
  • US Open Men's Golf, Baltusrol GC: Willie Anderson of Scotland first to win the Open twice; beats countryman David Brown by 2 strokes in an 18-hole playoff

Famous Birthdays

  • Alan Blumlein, English electronics engineer, born in Hampstead, London (d. 1942)

Famous Deaths

  • Rentaro Taki, Japanese pianist and composer, dies at 23
Died in 1903 1903 Highlights

About June 29, 1903

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 121 years and 9 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Cancer