Historical Events
- 1st radio broadcast of "Young Dr Malone" on CBS
- Norwegian King Haakon & government flee to Britain
- Robert Sherwood's play "There Shall be No Night" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Brian Taber, Australian cricket wicket-keeper (16 Tests, 60 dismissals; NSW), born in Wagga Wagga, Australia (d. 2023)
- George Adams, American jazz and R&B tenor saxophonist and flautist (Charles Mingus; Gil Evans; McCoy Tyner; Adams/Pullen Quartet), born in Covington, Georgia (d. 1992)
About April 29, 1940
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 83 years, 11 months and 29 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Taurus
