SEPTEMBER 29 | Birthdays and Events

Notable Birthdays for September 29

Mercator Cooper (1803-1872) - The first American sea Captain to visit Japan and Antarctica.

Louis J. Weichmann (1842-1902) - Chief witness in the trial of the assassination of President Lincoln.

Caroline Yale 91848-1943) - Educator who revolutionized the teaching of hearing-impaired students.

Joseph Banks Rhine (1895-1980) - Botanist and parapsychologist (study of paranormal claims).

Gene Autry (1907-1998) - Entertainer known as "The Singing Cowboy".

George W. Jenkins (1907-1996) - Founder of Publix.

Vincent DeDomenico (1915-2007) - Founder of the Napa Valley Wine Train and co-creator of Rice-a-Roni.

Stan Berenstain (1923-2005) - Author, illustrator and creator of the children's book series The Berenstain Bears.

Jerry Lee Lewis (1935-2022) - Considered to be "rock 'n' roll's first great wild man".

Larry Linville (1939-2000) - Actor fondly remembered for his role as Major Frank Burns on M*A*S*H.

Mike Post (1944-Still Living) - Composer best known for his television theme music for The A-Team, NYPD Blue, The Rockford Files, Quantum Leap, Magnum, P.I., Hill Street Blues, and all Law and Order series'.

Andrew Dice Clay (1957-Still Living) - Popular 80s stand up comedian.

Adam Segal (1968-Still Living) - Cybersecurity expert.

Memorable Events for September 29

1789 - The Department of War first establishes a "regular army."

1916 - John D. Rockefeller becomes the world's first billionaire.

1923 - The first American Track and Field Championships for women are held.

1941 - Joe Louis TKOs Lou Nova (6 rounds) for the heavyweight boxing title.

1982 - This sitcom Cheers premieres on NBC.

1994 - The House votes to end lobbyists buying meals and entertainment for Congress.

1996 - The Nintendo 64 debuts in U.S.

2021 - Fish and Wildlife Service declares 23 species of bird, fish and other wildlife extinct.