Famous Birthdays
- Guillermo Valencia, Colombian poet, translator and statesman, born in Popayán, Cauca, Colombia (d. 1943)
Famous Deaths
- Ernest Feydeau, French author (Fanny), dies at 52
- John of Saxony, King of Saxony (1854-73), dies at 71
- Leonardus Lightenvelt, Dutch politician, dies at 78
1873 Highlights
About October 29, 1873
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 149 years, 7 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Scorpio
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