What Happened on May 4, 1929

Historical Events

Gehrig's Three Home Runs

Lou Gehrig hits three consecutive HRs, Yankees 11, Tigers 9

Famous Birthdays

Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993)

British actress (Roman Holiday; Breakfast at Tiffany's; My Fair Lady), born in Brussels, Belgium

  • Sydney M. Lamb, American linguist (Stratificational grammar), born in Denver, Colorado

Famous Deaths

  • Henry Morton Dunham, American composer, dies at 75
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About May 4, 1929

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 11 months and 19 days
Leap Year: No

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