Famous Birthdays
- William James Mayo, American surgeon and co-founder (Mayo Clinic in Minnesota), born in Le Sueur, Minnesota (d. 1939)
Famous Deaths
Elizabeth Barrett Browning (1806-1861)
British poet and writer ("How Do I Love thee"), dies at 55
1861 Highlights
About June 29, 1861
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 161 years, 8 months and 21 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Cancer
