Famous Birthdays
- Bernard Costello, American double sculls (Olympic silver 1956)
- Francisco Pulgar Vidal, Peruvian musicologist and composer, born in Huánuco, Peru (d. 2012)
- Lupe Anguiano, Mexican-American civil rights activist
- U Win Tin, jailed Burmese journalist
Famous Deaths
- Asa Griggs Candler, American businessman (developed Coca-Cola into a company), dies at 77
1929 Highlights
About March 12, 1929
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 10 months and 22 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Pisces