Historical Events
- British Labour government recovers diplomatic relations with USSR
Death of Dr. Stresemann
Julius Curtius succeeds Gustav Stresemann as German foreign minister after the later passed away
- Kingdom of Serbs, Croats & Slovenes changes name to Yugoslavia
Viola Concerto
William Walton's Viola Concerto premieres during the Proms at the Queen's Hall, London; composer Paul Hindemith is soloist with the Henry Wood Symphony Orchestra conducted by Walton
Famous Birthdays
- Andy Hebenton, Canadian ice hockey right wing (record 630 consecutive games; NY Rangers, Boston Bruins), born in Winnipeg, Manitoba (d. 2019)
- Bert Stern, American photographer, born in Brooklyn, New York (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
Gustav Stresemann (1878-1929)
German chancellor (1923) who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1926, dies of a stroke at 51
- Jeanne Eagels, American actress and former Ziegfeld Girl (Rain, Under False Colors), dies of a drug overdose at 39
Died in 1929 1929 Highlights
About October 3, 1929
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 26 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
