Historical Events
- NL owners meeting in Buffalo adopt reserve clause, giving each team exclusive rights to their players
Famous Birthdays
- Joaquín Nin, Cuban composer and pianist, father of Anaïs Nin, born in Havana, Cuba (d. 1949)
1879 Highlights
About September 29, 1879
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 144 years and 3 days
Leap Year: No
Star Sign: Libra
