The world's largest theater opened in Rockefeller Center with a star-studded variety show, embodying Depression-era ambition to build something dazzling amid economic ruin.

Babe Ruth allegedly pointed to the center-field bleachers before hitting a home run there in Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field.

Auguste Piccard announced detailed plans for a record stratospheric balloon ascent, advancing early aeronautical research into the upper atmosphere.