Historical Events
- Pirates loss to Braves & clinch NL pennant for the Cubs
- Preston Sturges' "Strictly Dishonorable" premieres in NYC
Famous Birthdays
- Jack Mullaney, American actor (South Pacific; My Living Doll; It's About Time: Spinout), born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania (d. 1982)
- June Rosemary Thorndycraft, British teacher and trade unionist (d. 1995)
- Louis Myers, American blues guitarist and harmonica player, born in Byhalia, Mississippi (d. 1994)
Famous Deaths
- Hermann Gradener, German composer, dies at 85
About September 18, 1929
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 93 years, 6 months and 2 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Virgo
