Historical Events
- The Goodyear tire company is founded.
Famous Birthdays
- Preston Sturges [Edmund Biden], American director and screenwriter (Sullivan's Travels), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1959)
1898 Highlights
About August 29, 1898
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 121 years, 11 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation Lost Generation
Star Sign: Virgo
