Historical Events
- Symbolic 'Golden Rivet', completing the Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco and Marin County, is driven (later replaced with a more structurally sound steel version)
Famous Birthdays
- Jill Paton Walsh, English writer (Peter Wimsey series, Knowledge of Angels), born in London, England (d. 2020) [1]
- Lefty Dizz [Walter Williams], American Chicago-style blues guitarist and singer, born in Osceola, Arkansas (d. 1993)
Famous Deaths
- Wallace Carothers, American chemist and inventor (nylon), commits suicide at 41
- William Gillette, American stage and silent film actor (Sherlock Holmes), and playwright (Secret Service), dies at 83
Died in 1937 1937 Highlights
About April 29, 1937
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Taurus
