Astor, The First Multi-Millionaire Businessman
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Historical Events
Niagara Falls Stops Flowing
Niagara Falls stops flowing for 30 hours due to an ice jam in the river upstream
Famous Birthdays
- Aleksei Kuropatkin, Russian general and minister of War, born in Sheshurino, Russia (d. 1925)
Famous Deaths
John Jacob Astor (1763-1848)
German-American businessman (first multi-millionaire in the United States), dies at 84
About March 29, 1848
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 175 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: Yes
Star Sign: Aries
