What Happened on December 29, 1903

Historical Events

  • French Equatorial Africa separates into Gabon, Chad and Ubangi-Shari (Central African Republic)

Famous Birthdays

  • Clyde McCoy, American jazz trumpeter ("Sugar Blues"; the wah-wah sound), bandleader and co-founder of "Down Beat" magazine, born in Ashland, Kentucky (d. 1990)
  • George Elrick, Scottish-British singer ("I Like Bananas Because They Have No Bones"), and broadcaster known as 'The Smiling Voice of Radio' (BBC's "Housewives' Choice"), born in Aberdeen, Scotland (d. 1999)

About December 29, 1903

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 120 years, 3 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rabbit
Star Sign: Capricorn