Famous Birthdays
- (Dolores) LaVern Baker [Evans], American blues vocalist ("I Cried a Tear"), born in Chicago, Illinois (d. 1997)
- Hans Magnus Enzensberger, German writer, born in Kaufbeuren, Germany
- Olle Nygren, Swedish speedway rider (World Team Cup 1960; World C'ship 1954 3rd; World Longtrack C'ship 1961 runner-up), born in Stockholm, Sweden (d. 2021)
Famous Deaths
- Mieczyslaw Soltys, Polish composer, dies at 66
1929 Highlights
About November 11, 1929
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 10 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio
