Historical Events
Red, Hot And Blue
Cole Porter's musical "Red, Hot And Blue", starring Ethel Merman, Jimmy Durante, and Bob Hope, opens at the Alvin Theatre, NYC; runs for 183 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Akiko Kojima, Japanese model (Miss Universe 1959 - 1st Japanese and Asian woman to win the title), born in Tokyo
Famous Deaths
- Ramiro de Maeztu, Spanish writer (Don Quixote & Celestine), dies at 61
Died in 1936 1936 Highlights
About October 29, 1936
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 87 years and 6 months
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Scorpio
