1929 Religion & Beliefs Events — Verified Historical Highlights
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- 17 Apr Babe Ruth marries Claire Merritt Hodgson: On April 17, 1929, Babe Ruth married actress and model Claire Merritt Hodgson at St. Gregory's Roman Catholic Church in New York City. This was Ruth's second marriage, following the death of his first wife, Helen Woodford, in January 1929. source: upi.com
- 01 Jul Popeye comic character created: Popeye, the iconic comic strip character, was created on July 1, 1929, by Elzie Crisler Segar, debuting in the 'Thimble Theatre' comic strip. source: en.wikipedia.org
- 05 Dec Historic Vatican City visit by Italian monarchs: On December 5, 1929, King Victor Emmanuel III and Queen Elena of Italy visited Vatican City to meet with Pope Pius XI. This marked the first time the sovereign of unified Italy had ever entered the Vatican, ending a 60-year feud between the Vatican and the Kingdom of Italy. source: royalwatcherblog.com
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