What Happened on September 29, 1928

Historical Events

  • Cardinals win NL pennant with a 3-1 win at Boston
  • Yanks (17) Tigers (28) set 9 inning hit record (45)-Tigers win 19-10

Famous Birthdays

  • Ankie Peypers, Dutch author and poet (d. 2008)
  • Eric Lubbock, Lord Avebury, English politician and human rights advocate (Liberal MP for Orpington 1962-70), born in Orpington, England (d. 2016)

Famous Deaths

  • Ernst Steinitz, German mathematician, dies at 57
  • Lido Manetti [Arnold Kent], Italian-born American actor, dies in a car accident at 29
Died in 1928 1928 Highlights

About September 29, 1928

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: Yes

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