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Saturday August 31, 1929: on this day
August 31, 1929 was the 243rd day of the year 1929, under the sign of Virgo and the day of the week was Saturday.
Is August 31, 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 August 31, 1929, who was born and died on August 31, 1929, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 31, 1929, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Great Gabbo, directed by James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 31st, 1929 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 31, 1929?
- August 31, 1929: What happened on that day?
- August 31, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 31, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 31, 1929?
- August 31, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 31, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- August 31, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 31, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 31, 1929?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1929?
- Who was the Pope on August 31, 1929?
What day of the week was August 31, 1929?
August 31, 1929 was a Saturday and it was the 243rd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 31, 1929 can also be written as 8/31/1929 in the US and as 31/8/1929 in UK and Europe.
August 31, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 31, 1929:
- The young plan, which set the total world war i reparations owed by germany at us$26,350,000,000 to be paid over a period of 58½ years, is finalized.
August 31, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 31st is Virgo.
Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 31, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 31, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 31st, 1929 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 31, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 31, 1929 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 31, 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 August 31, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 02:24 am and setting at 06:55 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 20, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1929.
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Who was born on August 31, 1929?
Famous people born on August 31, 1929:
- Julio Ramón Ribeyro
Peruvian short story writer known for his psychological depth.
- Osamu Yamaji
Whose famous birthday is on August 31st?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 31st:
![Richard Gere]()
Richard GereAmerican actor.
![Chris Tucker]()
Chris TuckerAmerican actor and comedian best known for his role in the Rush Hour film series.
![James Coburn]()
James CoburnAmerican actor, 6'2", slim and relaxed, with a variety of roles, from cowboy to master spy.
![Marcia Clark]()
Marcia ClarkAmerican lawyer who rose to prominence as the o.j.
![Itzhak Perlman]()
Itzhak PerlmanIsraeli-american violinist and conductor.
![William Saroyan]()
William SaroyanAmerican author of short stories, novels, and plays.
![Eldridge Cleaver]()
Eldridge CleaverAfro-american militant black activist from the '60s.
![Buddy Hackett]()
Buddy HackettAmerican comedian and actor (d. 2003).
![Arthur Godfrey]()
Arthur GodfreyAmerican entertainer.
![Richard Basehart]()
Richard BasehartAmerican stage actor who made his broadway debut in 1938.
August 31, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 94 years 7 months old,
or 1135 months and 18 days old,
or 4937 weeks and 5 days old,
or 34564 days old,
if you were born on August 31, 1929.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 31, 1929?
There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 31st 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 31, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 31, 1929.
August 31, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 31, 1929:
- Morton Prince
What famous deaths happened on August 31st?
Famous deaths on August 31st:
![Max Bygraves]()
Max BygravesBritish cockney comedian, actor and stage performer who grew into a great character star.
![David Farrar]()
David FarrarForest gate, england -- actor.
![Michael Constantine]()
Michael ConstantineGreek-american actor (b. 1927).
![Sally Rand]()
Sally RandHickory county, missouri -- stripper (fan dance).
![Charles Delaney]()
Charles DelaneyDies at 67.
- Charlot Baudelaire
Influential poet known for his symbolist style.
- John Bunyan
English preacher, theologian, and author (d. 1688).
- Leili Behbahani
Prominent Iranian poet known for her modernist poetry.
- Rockney Marciano
Legendary heavyweight boxer with an undefeated record.
See more famous people and celebrities who died on August 31st
August 31, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 31, 1929:
- Trinidad and Tobago - Independence Day (from Great Britain, 1962)
- Kyrgyzstan - Independence Day (from USSR, 1991)
- Malaysia - Hari Merdeka, a National Day (independence within the Commonwealth, 1957)
- Moldova: Day of Our Language (Limba Noastra)
- Calendar of Saints - Saint Aidan of Lindisfarne, San Abbondio, Saint Raymond Nonnatus
Observances on August 31, 1929:
- International Day for People of African Descent
August 31, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 31, 1929 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
The Great Gabbo
Release year: 1929
Directed by: James Cruze, Erich von Stroheim
Starring: Erich von Stroheim, Donald Douglas, Betty Compson, Marjorie Kane
Country: United States of America
The Wagon Master
Release year: 1929
Directed by: Harry Joe Brown
Starring: Ken Maynard, Edith Roberts, Tom Santschi, Jack Hanlon
Our Modern Maidens
Release year: 1929
Directed by: Jack Conway
Starring: Joan Crawford, Rod La Rocque, Douglas Fairbanks Jr., Anita Page
Country: United States of America
Big News
Release year: 1929
Directed by: Gregory La Cava
Starring: Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Louis Payne, Wade Boteler
Say It with Songs
Release year: 1929
Directed by: Lloyd Bacon
Starring: Al Jolson, Davey Lee, Marian Nixon, Holmes Herbert
Who was the US President on August 31, 1929?
On August 31, 1929 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 31, 1929?
On August 31, 1929 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 31, 1929?
On August 31, 1929 the Pope was Pius XI.
What is special about August 31st?
August 31st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 31st day of the month of August. 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 August 31st, such as:
- 2018 - War in donbass - alexander zakharchenko (leader of the self-proclaimed donetsk people's republic), is killed in an explosion at a cafe near donetsk.
- 2017 - Wells fargo account fraud scandal - wells fargo reports that an additional 1.4 million accounts were found to be fraudulent. this brings the total number of potentially fraudulent accounts to around 3.5 million.
- 2016 - After "proof" of two miracles, mother teresa of calcutta will be made a saint.
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 August 1929?
August 1929 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
