What Happened on July 29, 1928

Historical Events

23rd Davis Cup: France beats USA in Paris (4-1)
Cleveland Indians score 17 in 1st 2 inns to beat New York Yankees 24-6 at Dunn Field they also set a record with 24 singles in 1 game

International Lawn Tennis Challenge

International Lawn Tennis Challenge, Paris, France: Home team retains title as Henri Cochet beats American Bill Tilden 9-7, 8-6, 6-4 for 3-1 lead; ends 4-1

Film & TV History

Test footage first created for Walt Disney's "Steamboat Willie" with Mickey Mouse

Events in 1928

Famous Birthdays

Bidzina Alexandrovich Kvernadze, Georgian composer, born in Sighnaghi, Georgia (d. 2010)
Konstantin Orbelyan, Armenian pianist, jazz and classical composer, and orchestra leader (State Estrada (Pops) Orchestra), born in Armavir, Armenia (d. 2014)