Historical Events
Let's Face It
Cole Porter's musical "Let's Face It" opens at the Imperial Theatre, NYC; runs 547 performances
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Russell, American football linebacker (Super Bowl IX, X; First-team All-Pro 1975; 7 x Pro Bowl; Pittsburgh Steelers), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2024)
- Brian Yuile, New Zealand cricketer (NZ slow left-armer took 34 wkts in 17 Tests), born in Palmerston North, New Zealand
Famous Deaths
- Harvey Hendrick, American baseball player (b. 1897)
Died in 1941 1941 Highlights
About October 29, 1941
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 82 years and 6 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio