What Happened on June 29, 1929

Historical Events

  • 1st high-speed jet wind tunnel completed Langley Field, California
  • 31.1°C (88°F) highest temperature on this day in De Bilt, Netherlands
  • Mexico & Vatican sign Concord

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexandre Lagoya, Greek-Italian-French classical guitarist and composer, born in Alexandria, Egypt (d. 1999)
  • John McClure, American Grammy Award-winning classical record producer, born in Rahway, New Jersey (d. 2014)
  • Leigh Snowden [Martha Lee Estes], American actress (All That Heaven Allows), born in Covington, Tennessee (d. 1982)
  • Mamiya Michio, Japanese composer (Narukami), born in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, Japan
  • Pat Crawford Brown, American actress (Desperate Housewives - "Ida"; General Hospital), born in New York City (d. 2019)
  • Paul Webb, American college basketball coach (Randolph–Macon College 1956-75, Old Dominion University 1975-85), born in Petersburg, Virginia (d. 2023)
  • Pete George, American weightlifter (Olympic gold middle-heavyweight 1952, silver 1948, 56), born in Akron, Ohio (d. 2021)

About June 29, 1929

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 9 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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