Famous Birthdays
- Bill Evans, American jazz pianist (Peace Piece; Waltz For Debbie), born in Plainfield, New Jersey (d. 1980)
- Fritz Von Erich, American professional wrestler (d. 1997)
- Helmut Rahn, German footballer (d. 2003)
- Wyatt Tee Walker, African-American pastor, civil rights leader, chief of staff for Martin Luther King, Jr. and cultural historian, born in Brockton, Massachusetts (d. 2018)
Famous Deaths
- Frank Valentine der Stucken, American-Belgian composer, dies at 70
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About August 16, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 8 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
