What Happened on August 14, 1929

Historical Events

  • Jewish Agency for Palestine forms

Famous Birthdays

  • Dick Tiger, Nigerian professional boxer, born in Amaigbo, Nigeria (d. 1971)
  • Lorez Alexandria [Taylor] American jazz and gospel singer (Alexandria the Great), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2001)
  • Louise Slaughter, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), born in Lynch, Kentucky (d. 2018)
  • Oliver Neville, English educator (principal of RADA Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts), born in Birmingham, England (d. 2021)
  • Thomas Meehan, American writer (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray), born in Ossining, New York (d. 2017)

About August 14, 1929

Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

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