Vol. 1920s · No. 1929 · PRICE 25¢
The 1929 Times
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October 29, 1929 | Finance
The End of the Roaring Twenties
The Jazz Age reached a glittering crescendo before plummeting into the darkness of economic collapse. Amidst wild cultural breakthroughs and infamous mob violence, 1929 forever reshaped global history.
St. Valentine's Day Massacre
Seven members of Chicago's North Side Gang were lined against a garage wall and executed by Al Capone’s gunmen disguised as police officers.
The First Academy Awards
Hollywood celebrated its finest achievements during a private 15-minute banquet at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, awarding 'Wings' Best Picture.
Also this year
The Lateran Treaty
February 11, 1929 | Italy / Vatican
Italy and the Holy See signed historic pacts that officially established Vatican City as an independent sovereign state under papal rule.
Graf Zeppelin World Tour
August 1929 | Aviation
The massive German airship LZ 127 Graf Zeppelin completed a historic circumnavigation of the globe, captivating millions worldwide.
Debut of Tintin
January 10, 1929 | Comics
Belgian cartoonist Hergé published the very first comic adventure of reporter Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy.
Opening of the Museum of Modern Art
November 7, 1929 | New York City
MoMA opened its doors in Manhattan, pioneering the exhibition of contemporary artwork with masterpieces by Van Gogh, Cézanne, and Gauguin.
Third Geneva Convention
July 27, 1929 | International Law
Delegates from 47 nations met in Switzerland to establish groundbreaking legal standards for the humane treatment of prisoners of war.