Historical Events
Film Release
"Sons of the Desert" film directed by William A. Seiter starring Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy is released
Sports History
New York Yankees owner Jacob Ruppert refuses to release future Baseball Hall of Fame slugger Babe Ruth to manage the Cincinnati Reds
Famous Birthdays
- "Prez" Kenneth [Kidd], American blues singer and bass guitarist ("Devil Dealing"), born in Newton, Massachusetts (d. 1995)
Famous Deaths
- Joh Georghe Duca, premier of Romania, murdered
About December 29, 1933
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 89 years, 2 months and 25 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rooster
Star Sign: Capricorn