Monday June 17, 1929: on this day

June 17, 1929 was the 168th day of the year 1929, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Monday.

Is June 17, 1929 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on June 17, 1929, who was born and died on June 17, 1929, what holidays and observances are celebrated on June 17, 1929, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. High Voltage, directed by Howard Higgin), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about June 17th, 1929 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was June 17, 1929?


June 17, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1929 can also be written as 6/17/1929 in the US and as 17/6/1929 in UK and Europe.

June 17, 1929 in June 1929 calendar

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June 17, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1929:

  • The town of murchison, new zealand is rocked by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake killing 17. at the time it was new zealand's worst natural disaster.

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June 17, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 17, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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June 17, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1929 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 1929 and is determined by the portion of the Moon's illuminated surface that is visible from Earth.

An observer located in New York City on June 17, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 03:03 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1929.

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Who was born on June 17, 1929?


Famous people born on June 17, 1929:

  • James Shigeta
    James Shigeta

    American actor and singer (d. 2014.

  • Ward Ruyslinck

    Belgian writer, museum official.

  • Bud Collins

    American journalist and sportscaster (b. 1929).

  • Dovber Berger

    A contemporary Israeli philosopher known for his work on the philosophy of religion and Jewish thought.

  • Autry Inman

    American songwriter and musician known for his work in country music.

  • Tigran Petrosian

    Soviet-armenian chess player (born 1929).

  • Pinchas Sadeh

    Israeli poet and novelist.

  • Michael L Strang

    (rep-r-colorado, 1985- ).

  • François-Mathurin Gourvès
  • Kiki Håkansson
  • Tomislav Crnković
  • Franz Schelle
  • Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah
  • Tigran Petrossian (Տիգրան Պետրոսյան/Тигран Вартанович Петросян)

Whose famous birthday is on June 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on June 17th:

  • Newt Gingrich
    Newt Gingrich

    American politician who rose to prominence in 1994 as the first gop speaker in 40 years.

  • Stan Laurel
    Stan Laurel

    Stan laurel was a comedic actor best known for being one half of the famous duo laurel and hardy, known for their slapstick comedy films.

  • Kendrick Lamar
    Kendrick Lamar

    Kendrick lamar is a highly influential rapper known for his introspective lyrics and socially conscious themes.

  • K.J. Apa
    K.J. Apa

    New Zealand actor known for his role as Archie Andrews in the teen drama series Riverdale.

  • Bresha Webb
    Bresha Webb

    Bresha Webb is an American actress known for her roles in television shows such as 'Marlon' and 'Run the World'.

  • Beth Moore
    Beth Moore

    Beth moore is a well-known author and bible teacher, recognized for her bestselling books and influential teachings.

  • Barry Manilow
    Barry Manilow

    American singer, songwriter, author, and musician who rose to mega-pop stardom during the 1970s.

  • Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear

    American actor who was the host and executive producer for e! entertainment televisionaeur(tm), the popular "talk soup" program, 1991-1994.

  • Joe Piscopo
    Joe Piscopo

    American actor, best known for his role on "saturday night live" (1975-85), where he was well-known for his hilarious parodies of stars such...

  • Peter Lupus
    Peter Lupus

    American actor and bodybuilder.

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June 17, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 94 years 9 months old,

or 1137 months and 11 days old,

or 4945 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34618 days old,

if you were born on June 17, 1929.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1929?

There are 81 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 17th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 17, 1929.

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June 17, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1929:

  • Alice Pegler
  • Sebastiano Rumor

What famous deaths happened on June 17th?

Famous deaths on June 17th:

  • Cyd Charisse
    Cyd Charisse

    Cyd charisse was an american dancer and actress known for her roles in classic hollywood musicals such as singin' in the rain and the band...

  • Jeff Chandler
    Jeff Chandler

    American actor and singer (d. 1961).

  • Kate Smith
    Kate Smith

    American singer ("god bless america") dies in raleigh (north carolina) at the age of 78 (born 1907).

  • Pamela Britton
    Pamela Britton

    Actress (blondie my favorite martian), is killed at 50.

  • John Murray
    John Murray

    Canadian-scottish biologist and oceanographer (d. 1914).

  • Jaquese Williams

    Award-winning playwright known for his powerful and thought-provoking dramas.

  • Aulden Smith

    Pioneering scientist who revolutionized the field of genetics.

  • Cevyn Thomas

    Acclaimed playwright whose works continue to inspire audiences.

  • Elysian Stone

    Pioneering environmental journalist advocating for conservation and sustainability.

  • Lamarco Smith

    Influential playwright whose works explored social issues and human relationships.

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June 17, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on June 17, 1929:

  • St. Albert Chmielowski.
  • National holiday of West Germany until 1990, see Workers' Uprising of 1953 in East Germany.
  • Iceland's national day, celebrating independence from Denmark in 1944.

Observances on June 17, 1929:

  • World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought

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June 17, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on June 17, 1929 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

High Voltage

High Voltage

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Howard Higgin

Starring: William Boyd, Carole Lombard, Owen Moore, Phillips Smalley

Country: United States of America

Thunderbolt

Thunderbolt

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Josef von Sternberg

Starring: George Bancroft, Fay Wray, Richard Arlen, Tully Marshall

Country: United States of America

She Goes to War

She Goes to War

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Eleanor Boardman, John Holland, Edmund Burns, Alma Rubens

The Black Watch

The Black Watch

Release year: 1929

Directed by: John Ford

Starring: Victor McLaglen, Myrna Loy, David Torrence, David Rollins

Country: United States of America

The Squall

The Squall

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Alexander Korda

Starring: Richard Tucker, Alice Joyce, Loretta Young, Carroll Nye

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Who was the US President on June 17, 1929?

On June 17, 1929 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on June 17, 1929?

On June 17, 1929 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on June 17, 1929?

On June 17, 1929 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about June 17th?

June 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of June. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on June 17th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram, nigeria: three suicide bombers from boko haram detonate their bombs among football fans in konduga. the explosions killed 30 and injured 40 others. (bbc).boko haram terrorists engage in gunfire with nigerian soldiers in nganzai, a local government area of borno state.
  • 2018 - Boko haram insurgency: at least 31 people are killed in twin suicide bombings at damboa, nigeria. rockets from outside the town are believed to be following the explosions.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan: an "insider attack" on camp shaheen in northern mazar-i-sharif resulted in at least one afghan being killed and seven americans being wounded. the earlier report that americans were killed was incorrect. the taliban claim responsibility.

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What happened in 1929?

1929 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • New Moon musical opens in London
  • 1st AAU Greco-Roman wrestling championships held
  • Seeing Eye Guide Dog Organization forms

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What was the calendar for June 1929?

June 1929 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with June being the 6th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how June 1929 calendar looked like.

Monday June 17, 1929