What Happened on October 22, 1929

Historical Events

Fall of Briand's 8th Government

8th French government of Aristide Briand falls

  • James H Scullin forms Australia government

Famous Birthdays

  • Giorgio Gaslini, Italian jazz pianist and composer, born in Milan, Italy (d. 2014)
  • Lev Yashin, Russian soccer goalkeeper (74 caps USSR; Dynamo Moscow 326 games; namesake FIFA award for best World Cup Finals GK), born in Moscow, USSR (d. 1990)

Famous Deaths

  • Thomas Hastings, American architect (NY Public Library), dies at 69
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About October 22, 1929

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 4 days
Leap Year: No

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