Historical Events
- Lundy Island, part of British Isles, issue its own stamps
Famous Birthdays
- Nicholas Mavroules, American politician (Rep-D-MA, 1979-93), born in Peabody, Massachusetts (d. 2003)
- Rudy Kousbroek, Dutch essayist (Het Oostindisch kampsyndroom (The East Indian Camp Syndrome)), poet (Anathema), and translator, born in Pematang Siantar, Sumatra, Dutch East Indies (d. 2010)
About November 1, 1929
Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 94 years and 9 months
Leap Year: No
Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Snake
Star Sign: Scorpio