What Happened on May 31, 1929

Historical Events

  • Atlantic City Convention Center opens

Famous Birthdays

  • Elaine Stewart, American actress and model (The Bad and the Beautiful, Take the High Ground), born in Montclair, New Jersey (d. 2011)
  • Kip Tyler [Elwood Smith], American rockabilly singer-songwriter, and bongo player ("Ooh Yeah Baby"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1996)
  • Neil Shaw, British CEO (Tate & Lyle)
  • Zoltán Aladár, Transylvanian composer, music critic and teacher (The Goat and the Three Goons), born in Homorodszentmárton, Romania (d. 1978)

About May 31, 1929

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 10 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No

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