What Happened in Oct 1929
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Adolf Hitler and Eva Braun Meet
Born in Munich, Eva Braun was the second daughter of school teacher Friedrich "Fritz" Braun and Franziska "Fanny" Kronberger, who both came from... Read more
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The Kingdom of Yugoslavia Is formed
The Kingdom of Yugoslavia, "Land of the South Slavs," was formed on October 3, 1929. It included the regions of Serbia, Montenegro, Slovenia,... Read more
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'The Sound and The Fury' Is Published
The Sound and the Fury is a novel written by the American author William Faulkner. It employs a number of narrative styles, including the technique... Read more
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1929 World Series
In the 1929 World Series, the Philadelphia Athletics beat the Chicago Cubs in five games. The famous "Mack Attack" occurred in 1929, named for the... Read more
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Habibullah Ghazi Overthrown as Emir of Afghanistan, Executed
After overthrowing Amanullah Khan, Habibullah Ghazi's first order was to change the newly allowed western attire back to traditional clothing and... Read more
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Mohammed Nadir Khan Assumes the Title of King of Afghanistan
Shortly after a rebellion by Pashtun tribesmen and forces of Habibullah Kalakani began against the monarchy, Mohammad Nadir was exiled due to... Read more
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1929 Stock Market Crash - Black Tuesday
Monetary Causes of the 1920s Stock Market Bubble and its Popping. Ignoring the shift of wealth that had occurred during World War I, Chancellor... Read more