What Happened on March 4, 1929

Historical Events

Herbert Hoover

Herbert Hoover inaugurated as the 31st US President

  • National Revolutionary Party founded in Mexico by Plutarco ElĂ­as Calles (will go on to hold power until 2000)

Curtis 1st Native American VP

Republican Charles Curtis becomes the 1st Native American to be Vice President of the United States


Famous Birthdays

  • Bernard Haitink, Dutch conductor (Concertgebouw, 1961-88; London Philharmonic, 1967-79; Royal Opera Covent Garden, 1987-2002), born in Amsterdam, Nethetlands (d. 2021) [1]
  • Josep Mestres-Quadreny, Spanish composer, born in Manresa, Spain (d. 2021)

About March 4, 1929

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 95 years, 1 month and 25 days
Leap Year: No

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