What Happened on November 18, 1929

Historical Events

  • Foundation stone for Umaid Bhawan Palace laid in Jodhpur, India. Originally built to provide employment for drought-stricken farmers, now one of world's largest private residences
  • Large earthquake in Atlantic breaks transatlantic cable in 28 places

Famous Birthdays

  • Francisco SavĂ­n, Mexican conductor and composer (Quasar I), born in Mexico City (d. 2018)
  • William J. "Pete" Knight, American astronaut and test pilot (X-15), born in Noblesville, Indiana (d. 2004)

Famous Deaths

  • Henricus van de Wetering, Archbishop of Utrecht (1895-1929), dies at 78
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About November 18, 1929

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 5 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No

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