What Happened on October 1, 1929

Historical Events

  • Spanish pianist José Iturbi makes his US debut with Leopold Stokowski and The Philadelphia Orchestra at the Academy of Music in Philadelphia

Famous Birthdays

  • Ken Arthurson, Australian rugby league halfback, coach, administrator (NSWRL, ARL, Manly-Warringah chairman), born in Sydney, New South Wales

Famous Deaths

  • Antoine Bourdelle, French sculptor, dies at 67
  • Lee Richmond, American baseball pitcher (first ever MLB perfect game, 1880), dies at 72
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights

About October 1, 1929

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

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