This article explains how to configure the date-entry control to display dates prior to 1930.
Problem:
The date-entry control is set to the SHORT-DATE format. When the user enters a date prior to 1930 the year changes. For example the user enters 1929 and the control displays 2029.
Resolution:
When using the date-entry control’s SHORT-DATE format for displaying the date, the CENTURY-DATE style must also be applied.