Historical Events
- A's Howard Ehmke (7-2) sets World Series record striking out 13 Cubs
- Mohammed Nadir Khan occupies Kabul Afghanistan and drives out Habibullah Ghazi
Famous Birthdays
- Didi (Waldyr Pereira), Brazilian soccer midfielder (68 caps; Fluminense), born in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil (d. 2001)
1929 Highlights
About October 8, 1929
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 3 months and 30 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Libra
