What Happened on June 25, 1929

Historical Events

Hoover Dam Authorized

US President Herbert Hoover authorizes building of Boulder Dam (Hoover Dam)

Famous Birthdays

Eric Carle (1929-2021)

American illustrator, collage artist, and writer of children's books (The Very Hungry Caterpillar), born in Syracuse, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Georges Courteline [Moineau], French playwright, dies at 71
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About June 25, 1929

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 10 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No

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