What Happened on November 29, 1949

Historical Events

  • Nationalist regime of China leaves for Taiwan/Formosa
  • Uranium mine explosions in East Germany kills 3,700

Famous Birthdays

  • Garry Shandling, American comedian (It's Garry Shandling's Show, Larry Sanders Show), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2016)
  • Jerry Lawler, American professional wrestler (WWE), born in Memphis, Tennessee
  • Kenneth D. Cameron, American Lt Colonel and astronaut (STS 37, 56, 74), born in Cleveland, Ohio
  • Stan Rogers, Canadian folk musician and songwriter, born in Hamilton, Ontario (d. 1983)
  • Wayne Cowan [Dutch Mantel], American wrestler, born in South Carolina

About November 29, 1949

Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 4 months and 24 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Sagittarius