What Happened on September 29, 1916

Historical Events

World's 1st Billionaire

American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Ronald Giles, English cartoonist (Giles), born in London, England (d. 1995)
  • Minao Shibata, Japanese composer and musicologist, born in Tokyo (d. 1996)

About September 29, 1916

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 107 years and 7 months
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra