What Happened on September 29, 1923

Historical Events

PGA Championship

PGA Championship Men's Golf, Pelham CC: Defending champion Gene Sarazen beats Walter Hagan in 38 holes for 3rd of his 7 major titles

  • Steinhart Aquarium opens to public in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, California [1]

Famous Birthdays

  • Bum Phillips, American football coach (Houston Oilers, New Orleans Saints), born in Orange, Texas (d. 2013)
  • Stan Berenstain, American children's author (The Berenstain Bears), born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (d. 2005)

About September 29, 1923

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 100 years, 6 months and 29 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Pig
Star Sign: Libra