What Happened on March 29, 1918

Famous Birthdays

  • John Read, British businessman, CEO (TSB Group), born in Brighton (d. 2015)
  • Pearl Bailey, American Tony and Emmy Award-winning stage and screen actress, singer and dancer (Hello, Dolly!), born in Newport News, Virginia (d. 1990)

Sam Walton (1918-1992)

American businessman (founder and CEO of Walmart and Sam's Club), born in Kingfisher, Oklahoma


Famous Deaths

  • James Ritty, American saloon owner and inventor (mechanical cash register), dies at 91 [1]
Died in 1918 1918 Highlights

About March 29, 1918

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aries