Historical Events
- Jewish Agency for Palestine forms
Famous Birthdays
- Dick Tiger, Nigerian professional boxer, born in Amaigbo, Nigeria (d. 1971)
- Hewlett Thompson, Bishop of Exeter
- Lorez Alexandria [Taylor] American jazz and gospel singer (Alexandria the Great), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 2001)
- Louise Slaughter, American politician (Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York), born in Lynch, Kentucky (d. 2018)
- Oliver Neville, principal (Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts)
- Thomas Meehan, American writer (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray), born in Ossining, New York (d. 2017)
1929 Highlights
About August 14, 1929
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 3 months and 13 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo
