Famous Birthdays
- Baroness Ewart-Biggs, British (Labour) spokesperson on Home Affairs, born in British India
- Harry McPherson, presidential counsel (Lyndon Johnson) and lobbyist, born in Tyler, Texas (d. 2012)
Famous Deaths
- Otto Liman von Sanders, German general in Turkey (WWI), dies at 74
1929 Highlights
About August 22, 1929
Day of the Week: Thursday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Leo