What Happened on March 12, 1929

Famous Birthdays

  • Francisco Pulgar Vidal, Peruvian musicologist and composer, born in Huánuco, Peru (d. 2012)
  • Lupe Anguiano, Mexican-American civil rights activist, born in La Junta, Colorado
  • Pat Costello Jr., American rower (Olympics, 1952, silver - 1956), born in Detroit, Michigan (d. 2014)
  • U Win Tin, Burmese journalist, co-founder of the National League for Democracy and a political prisoner for 14 years, born in Gyobingauk Township, Pegu Division, British Burma (d. 2014)

Famous Deaths

  • Asa Griggs Candler, American businessman (developed Coca-Cola into a company), dies at 77
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About March 12, 1929

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 1 month and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces