What Happened on September 24, 1929

Historical Events

1st Instrument Flight

James Doolittle guides a Consolidated N-Y-2 Biplane over Mitchell Air Force Base in NY in the first flight to use only instrument guidance to take off, fly a set course and land

New York Yankee pitcher Tom Zachary ends season 12-0, record for most pitching wins without a loss in one season

Events in 1929

Famous Birthdays

Edward M. Lawson, Canadian trade unionist and politician, born in Gerald, Saskatchewan, Canada (d. 2016)
Erik Lotichius, Dutch composer (Anaitalrax), born in Helden, Netherlands (d. 2015)
George McNicol, Scottish Principal and vice-chancellor (Aberdeen University), born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2014)

Born in 1929 1929 Highlights