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What Happened on June 29, 1912

Famous Birthdays

  • Émile Peynaud, French oenologist, born in Madiran, Gers, France (d. 2004)
  • Joan Davis [Josephine Davis], American comic radio and screen actress (I Married Joan; The Rudy Vallee Show), born in Saint Paul, Minnesota (d. 1961)
  • John Toland, American political writer (Rising Sun, Pulitzer 1971), born in La Crosse, Wisconsin (d. 2004)
  • José Pablo Moncayo, Mexican composer (Huapango), born in Guadalajara, Mexico (d. 1958)

About June 29, 1912

Calendar: Gregorian
Day of the Week: Saturday
How Long Ago? 112 years and 9 days
Leap Year: Yes

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Cancer