Historical Events
- Duke Kahanamoku wins his 2nd gold medal of the day in the winning American 4 x 200m freestyle relay team with Perry McGillivray, Pua Kealoha and Norman Ross in world record 10:04.4
Famous Birthdays
- Edward Blishen, English author (The God Beneath the Sea), born in Barnet, Hertfordshire, England (d. 1996)
- Harold Shapero, American composer (9 Minute Opera), born in Lynn, Massachusetts (d. 2013)
Famous Deaths
- William Henry Seward, Jr., Union Brigadier General in the American Civil War (b. 1839)
1920 Highlights
About April 29, 1920
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 103 years, 4 months and 23 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Monkey
Star Sign: Taurus
