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see horoscope and birth chart for May 01, 1929What happened on Wednesday May 01, 1929?
About May 1st, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes the Iran-Turkmenistan border region, causing extreme destruction. The earthquake, with a Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), results in approximately 3,800 fatalities and 1,121 injuries, making it one of the most devastating natural disasters of the year.
- Day of the week: May 1st, 1929 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Last Quarter
- Popular movie: The Black Watch directed by John Ford
More about May 1st, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 1929.
Table of contents
- May 01, 1929: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 01, 1929?
- Who was born on May 01, 1929?
- May 01, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- May 01, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 01, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 01, 1929?
- Back in 1929
May 01, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 01, 1929:
- Devastating Kopet Dag Earthquake A massive 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes the Iran-Turkmenistan border region, causing extreme destruction. The earthquake, with a Mercalli intensity of IX (Violent), results in approximately 3,800 fatalities and 1,121 injuries, making it one of the most devastating natural disasters of the year.
- Deadly May Day Protests in Berlin A tragic incident during May Day demonstrations in Berlin, where police violently suppress protesters, resulting in the deaths of 19 demonstrators. This event underscores the political tensions and social unrest in Germany during the late Weimar Republic period.
- Farm Workers' Strike in East-Groningen Agricultural workers in East-Groningen, Netherlands, initiate a significant labor strike, reflecting the growing labor movement and workers' rights struggles of the early 20th century.
- Birth of Sonny Ramadhin, West Indies Cricket Legend Sonny Ramadhin was born, who would later become a pioneering spin bowler for the West Indies cricket team. Known for his exceptional bowling technique, Ramadhin would play a crucial role in establishing the West Indies as a formidable cricket nation.
- Brooklyn Athlete Sets Sack Race Record Johnny Finn from Brooklyn sets a remarkable 100-yard sack race record, completing the race in an impressive 14.4 seconds. This unusual athletic achievement highlights the diverse and creative sporting events of the late 1920s.
May 01, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 01, 1929?
May 01, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 121st day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 01, 1929 can also be written as 5/1/1929 in the US and as 1/5/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 01, 1929?
Famous people born on May 01, 1929:
- Ralf Dahrendorf
Prominent German-British sociologist, politician, and academic who made significant contributions to social theory and political sociology.
- Robert Varnajo
French road bike racer who competed in the Tour de France, winning a stage in 1954.
May 01, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
May 01, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.
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May 01, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 01, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 01, 1929 was Last Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 02:14 am and setting at 12:33 pm.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1929.
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Your place in the Universe on May 01, 1929
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Someone born on May 01, 1929 is:
96 years and 4 days old,
or 1152 months and 4 days old,
or 5009 weeks and 5 days old,
or 35068 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1929?
There are 361 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 01, 1929.
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Back in 1929
