What Happened on October 7, 1929

Historical Events

MacDonald Addresses Congress

Ramsay MacDonald is first British Prime Minister to address US Congress

Famous Birthdays

  • Graeme Ferguson, Canadian filmmaker and executive, born in Toronto, Ontario
  • Harold Zirin, American astronomer, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 2012)
  • Robert Westall, British author, born in North Shields, United Kingdom (d. 1993)

About October 7, 1929

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 94 years, 6 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No

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