What Happened on November 18, 1929

Historical Events

  • Large earthquake in Atlantic breaks transatlantic cable in 28 places

Famous Birthdays

  • Francisco SavĂ­n, Mexican conductor and composer (Quasar I), born in Mexico City (d. 2018)
  • William J. "Pete" Knight, American astronaut and test pilot (X-15), born in Noblesville, Indiana (d. 2004)
Born in 1929

Famous Deaths

  • Henricus van de Wetering, Archbishop of Utrecht (1895-1929), dies at 78
1929 Highlights

About November 18, 1929

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 4 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio