Hollywood Hosts First Academy Awards Ceremony, May 16, 1929

In the first battle of the Warlord Rebellion in northeastern Shandong against the Nationalist government of China, a 24,000-strong rebel force led by Zhang Zongchang was defeated at Zhifu by 7,000 NRA troops. Date: February 21, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 21 📅 Events on this day in 1929…

The inaugural Monaco Grand Prix takes place in the Principality of Monaco. William Grover-Williams wins driving a Bugatti Type 35. Date: April 14, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on April 14 📅 Events on this day in 1929 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1929Italy and Vatican Sign Lateran…

President Calvin Coolidge signs legislation establishing the 96,000 acres (390 km2) Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming. Date: February 26, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on February 26 📅 Events on this day in 1929 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1929Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre: 7 Killed in Chicago, February…

Mother Teresa arrives by sea in Calcutta, India, to begin her work among India's poorest and sick people. Date: January 6, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on January 6 📅 Events on this day in 1929 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1929King Alexander Suspends Constitution, Begins January 6th…

Margaret Bondfield is appointed Minister of Labour. She is the first woman appointed to the Cabinet of the United Kingdom. Date: June 8, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on June 8 📅 Events on this day in 1929 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1929Huey P. Long Impeached by…

A fire at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio kills 123. Date: May 15, 1929 Read more on Wikipedia → 📅 Other events on May 15 📅 Events on this day in 1929 📅 On This Day (Today) More events from 1929Italy and Vatican Sign Lateran Treaty, February 11, 1929King Alexander Suspends Constitution, Begins January…