What Happened on September 29, 1946

Historical Events

  • "Adventures of Sam Spade" debuts on CBS Radio
  • 1st time NL pennant ends in a tie (Cards & Dodgers)
  • Al Couture knockouts Ralph Walton in Lewiston Maine in 10 secs
  • Los Angeles (previously Cleveland) Rams play 1st NFL game in LA
  • NPS, Nationale Party Suriname, forms

Famous Birthdays

  • (Doyle) "Nick" Taylor, American rock guitarist (Bloodrock), born in Slayton, Texas (d. 2010)
  • Alasdair Fraser, Scottish-born Northern Irish lawyer, director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland, born in Glasgow, Scotland (d. 2012)
  • Barry Hulshoff, Dutch soccer defender (14 caps; European Cup 1971, 72, 73; Ajax Amsterdam), born in Deventer, Netherlands (d. 2020)
  • Ian Wallace, British session and touring rock and jazz drummer (King Crimson, 1971-72; Bob Dylan, 1977-78; Crimson Jazz Trio, 2005-07), born in Bury, Lancashire, England (d. 2007)
  • Patricia Hodge, English actress (Heat of the Day, Miranda), born in Cleethorpes, England

About September 29, 1946

Day of the Week: Sunday
How Long Ago? 77 years, 6 months and 28 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Libra