Historical Events
- British troops begin withdrawal from occupied Germany
Famous Birthdays
- David Craig, Baron Craig of Radley, British marshal (RAF), born in Dublin, Ireland
- John Stewart-Clark, British businessman and Member of the European Parliament (MEP), born in Dalmeny, Scotland
Stirling Moss (1929-2020)
British auto racer (16 x F1 Grand Prix; World F1 Drivers C'ship runner-up 1955-58; 12 Hours of Sebring 1954) and broadcaster (ABC F1, NASCAR), born in London, England
- Vincent La Selva, American conductor (New York Grand Opera Company, 1973-2012), born in Cleveland, Ohio (d. 2017) [1]
1929 Highlights
About September 17, 1929
Day of the Week: Tuesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 8 months and 15 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo