What Happened on September 29, 1916

Historical Events

Event of Interest

American oil tycoon John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire

Famous Birthdays

  • Carl Ronald Giles, English cartoonist (Giles), born in London, England (d. 1995)
  • Minao Shibata, Japanese composer and musicologist, born in Tokyo (d. 1996)
Born in 1916
1916 Highlights

About September 29, 1916

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 106 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Libra