Important Arkansas historical events and significant anniversaries for October 29, and notable births and deaths of native Arkansans born on this date. Information is drawn from state archives, historical societies, contemporary newspapers and other media archives, and legal records. Historical Arkansas events and birthdays occurring on October 29. ChatGPH has collected this data.
1827 – The Conway-Crittenden duel. Territorial secretary Robert Crittenden shot and mortally wounded territorial delegate Henry Wharton Conway at a dueling ground near the confluence of the White and Mississippi rivers (across from Montgomery’s Point). Conway died on November 9.
1929 — Oct. 29, Black Tuesday, deepened an already souring Arkansas economy. Aviation manufacturer Command-Aire’s prospects collapsed as capital evaporated after the crash…