Famous Birthdays
- Jeanne Leleu, French pianist & composer, Saint-Mihiel, France (d. 1979)
Famous Deaths
- Georg Goltermann, German cellist and composer, dies at 74
1898 Highlights
About December 29, 1898
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 124 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Capricorn