What Happened on August 10, 1929

Historical Events

  • Grover Alexander beats Phils 7-1 for his 373rd & last NL win

Famous Birthdays

  • John Alldis, English choral master, and conductor (Duke Ellington’s Third Sacred Concert), born in Ilford, England (d. 2010)

Famous Deaths

  • Aletta Jacobs, 1st Dutch female doctor and women's suffrage activist, dies at 75
  • Pierre Fatou, French mathematician (b. 1878)
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About August 10, 1929

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo