What Happened on September 10, 1934

Famous Birthdays

  • Charles Kuralt, American newscaster (On the Road), born in Wilmington, North Carolina (d. 1997)
  • James L. Oberstar, American politician (Rep-D-Minnesota, 1975-2011), born in Chisholm, Minnesota, (d. 2014)
  • Larry Sitsky, Australian composer, born in Tianjin. China
  • Maxie Anderson, American hot air balloonist (1st Trans-Atlantic crossing, 1978' 1st Trans-North America crossing, 1980; 1st Trans-Pacific crossing, 1981), born in Sayre, Oklahoma (d. 1983)

Roger Maris (1934-1985)

American baseball right fielder (7-time MLB All Star, 61 HRs 1961), born in Hibbing, Minnesota

  • Vassil Kazandjiev, Bulgarian composer, born in Rousse

Famous Deaths

  • George Henschel, German-British baritone, pianist, conductor, and composer, dies at 84
Died in 1934 1934 Highlights

About September 10, 1934

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 7 months and 18 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Virgo