What Happened on July 29, 1933

Historical Events

Event of Interest

Police shootout with Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow's gang in Iowa, leaves one member, Clyde's brother Buck Barrow dead and one captured. Bonnie and Clyde escape.

Famous Birthdays

  • "Captain" Lou Albano, American professional wrestler, 1953-69, wrestler manager (1969-95), and actor (Cyndi Lauper music videos; Super Mario Brothers), born in Rome, Kingdom of Italy (d. 2009)
  • Cammie Smith, West Indian cricket batsman (5 Tests, 1 x 50; Barbados), born in Saint Michael, Barbados
  • Randy Sparks, American folk singer-songwriter and impresario (New Christy Minstrels), born in Leavenworth, Kansas (d. 2024)
  • Robert Fuller, American actor (Laramie, Wagon Train), born in Troy, New York

Famous Deaths

  • Gerhard Schjelderup, Norwegian opera composer and musicologist, dies at 73
Died in 1933 1933 Highlights

About July 29, 1933

Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 8 months and 27 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Leo