What Happened on November 1, 1929

Historical Events

  • Lundy Island, part of British Isles, issue its own stamps

Famous Birthdays

  • Nicholas Mavroules, American politician (Rep-D-MA, 1979-93), born in Peabody, Massachusetts (d. 2003)
  • Rudy Kousbroek, Dutch essayist (Het Oostindisch kampsyndroom (The East Indian Camp Syndrome)), poet (Anathema), and translator, born in Pematang Siantar, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (d. 2010)

About November 1, 1929

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 5 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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