Historical Events
- Chicago Cubs clinch NL pennant with record of 98–56
Famous Birthdays
- Kyriacos Sfetsas, Greek composer, born in Amfilochia, Greece
- Nadezhda Chizova, Russian shot putter (Olympic gold/silver/bronze-68/72/76), born in Usolye-Sibirskoye, Russia
- Sarah Tyacke, English historian and Keeper of British Public Records, born in Chelmsford, Essex
- Tatiana Tauer, Russian classical harpist, born in Moscow, Soviet Union (d. 1994)
About September 29, 1945
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 78 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Libra