Historical Events
Film Release
"Hamlet" directed by and starring Laurence Olivier's opens at Park Avenue Cinema (Best Picture 1949)
- WBAP (now KXAS) TV channel 5 in Fort Worth-Dallas, TX (NBC) begins
- WSB TV channel 2 in Atlanta, GA (ABC) begins broadcasting
Famous Birthdays
- Bryant Gumbel, American sportscaster/TV host (Today Show), born in New Orleans, Louisiana
- John M. McHugh, American politician (Rep-R-NY 1993-2009) Secretary of the Army 2009-15, born in Watertown, New York
- Mark Farner, American musician, songwriter and vocalist (Grand Funk Railroad), born in Flint, Michigan
- Mike Pinera, American rock guitarist and singer (Blues Image - "Ride Captain Ride"; Iron Butterfly), born in Tampa, Florida
- Theo Jörgensmann, German jazz clarinetist, born in Bottrop, Germany
- Viktor Krovopouskov, Russian sabres fencer (Olympic gold, individual and team, 1976, 1980), born in Moscow, Soviet Union
About September 29, 1948
Day of the Week: Wednesday
How Long Ago? 74 years, 8 months and 3 days
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Libra
