Historical Events
- New Zealand cruiser Kiwi collides with Japanese submarine I-1 at Guadalcanal
- Sidney Kingsley's play "Patriots" premieres in NYC
- U.S. cruiser "Chicago" is heavily damaged by Japanese bombers on the first day of the Battle of Rennell Island
Famous Birthdays
- Charles Fitzgerald-Lombard, Irish-born Abbot of Downside Abbey, born in Dublin, Ireland
- Tim Souster, British composer, born in Bletchley, England (d. 1994)
- Tony Blackburn, English radio DJ (Radio Caroline, BBC - 1st to broadcast), born in Guildford, England
About January 29, 1943
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 80 years, 4 months and 11 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Horse
Star Sign: Aquarius
