Historical Events
- USSR performs its first nuclear test at Semipalatinsk, Kazakh SSR
Famous Birthdays
- Peter Wiegold, British composer (Earth & Stars; Kafka's Wound), born in Ilford, Essex, England
- Stan Hansen, American pro wrestler, 1973-2001 (most successful gaijin in Japanese pro wrestling history), born in Knox City Texas
1949 Highlights
About August 29, 1949
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 74 years and 29 days
Leap Year: No
Generation: Baby Boomer
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Virgo
