George Washington Baines, American politician, journalist and educator (died 1882)

George Washington Baines was an American politician, Baptist preacher, journalist, slaveowner, and educator. He was a co-founder, professor of natural science, and the third president of Baylor University, while the university was located in Independence, Texas, during the American Civil War.

December 29 is the 363rd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; two days remain until the end of the year.