Famous Birthdays
- Dudley Pound, British admiral of the fleet and 1st Sea Lord (Jutland, WW II), born in Ventnor, Isle of Wight, England (d. 1943)
Famous Deaths
Brigham Young (1801-1877)
American religious leader (Latter-day Saints), dies of peritonitis at 76
1877 Highlights
About August 29, 1877
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 146 years and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Virgo
