Historical Events
- "The Broadway Melody" directed by Harry Beaumont and starring Bessie Love is released. 1st film with sound to win an Oscar (Outstanding Picture 1930)
- 1st clean & jerk of 400 lbs (182 kg), Charles Rigoulet, 402½ lbs
- Pi Alphha Phi, the first Asian-American interest fraternity in the United States, is founded at UC Berkeley
Famous Deaths
- Alexander Ogston, British surgeon (discovered Staphylococcus), educator, and military doctor, dies at 84
- August Halm, German composer, dies at 59
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About February 1, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 2 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Aquarius
