Multiple choice general knowledge sports Which of these events was held on May 16,1929 at Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood? Grammy Awards Academy Awards Golden Globe Awards BAFTA Awards Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The first Academy Awards ceremony (now called Oscars) was held on May 16, 1929, at the Roosevelt Hotel in Hollywood. It honored films released in 1927-1928 and was a private dinner attended by about 270 people.