What Happened on November 9, 1929

Famous Birthdays

  • Alexandra Nikolayevna Pakhmutova, Russian classical and popular music composer (Trumpet Concerto), born in Volgograd, Russia

Imre Kertész (1929-2016)

Hungarian writer (Nobel Laureate 2002) and concentration camp survivor, born in Budapest

  • Marc Favreau, French Canadian humourist, born in Montréal, Quebec (d. 2005)
  • Severn Darden, American actor (Luv; The President's Analyst; Saturday the 14th), born in New Orleans, Louisiana (d. 1995)

Famous Deaths

  • Nicolaas Theunissen, South African cricket break bowler (2nd Test 1889), dies
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About November 9, 1929

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 5 months and 20 days
Leap Year: No

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