Historical Events
- Federico Garcia Lorca's "Yerma" premieres in Madrid
- First collegiate basketball doubleheader is played at Madison Square Garden, NYC; New York University beats Notre Dame, 25-18; Westminster edges St. John's, 37-33
- Japan renounces Wash Naval Treaty of 1922 and London Treaty of 1930
Famous Birthdays
- Benny Dees, American college basketball coach (U of New Orleans; U of Wyoming; Western Carolina Uni), born in Mount Vernon, Georgia (d. 2021)
- Ed Flanders, American actor (Dr Westphall-St Elsewhere), born in Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Forough Farrokhzad, Iranian pre-eminent poet and film director, born in Tehran, Iran (d. 1967)
- Tom Jarriel, American television news reporter (ABC Weekend News, 20/20), born in LaGrange, Georgia
About December 29, 1934
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 88 years, 5 months and 7 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Capricorn
