Famous Birthdays
- Giacomo Leopardi, Italian poet and philosopher (The Poems of Leopardi), born in Recanati, Italy (d. 1837)
Famous Deaths
- Kaat Mussel [Catharina Mulder], Dutch organist (led Orange riots in Rotterdam), dies at 75
1798 Highlights
About June 29, 1798
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 224 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer