Famous Birthdays
- Edward "Duke" Ellington, American bandleader, composer and pianist ("Take the A Train"; "It Don't Mean A Thing (If It Ain't Got That Swing)"), born in Washington, D.C. (d. 1974)
- Natalie Talmadge, American actress (Our Hospitality), born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 1969)
- Yngve Sköld, Swedish composer, born in Vallby, Södermanland County, Sweden (d. 1992)
1899 Highlights
About April 29, 1899
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 123 years and 11 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Lost Generation
Star Sign: Taurus
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