What happened on Thursday May 02, 1929?

About May 2nd, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 2, 1929, a series of tornadoes struck the Appalachian Mountains, causing widespread destruction and tragic loss of life. The most heartbreaking incident occurred in Rye Cove, Virginia, where thirteen students and a teacher were killed in a schoolhouse. In total, the tornadoes claimed 42 lives and injured 323 people, making it one of the deadliest tornado events in the region's history.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1929 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Black Watch directed by John Ford

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May 02, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1929:

  • Devastating Appalachian Mountain Tornadoes On May 2, 1929, a series of tornadoes struck the Appalachian Mountains, causing widespread destruction and tragic loss of life. The most heartbreaking incident occurred in Rye Cove, Virginia, where thirteen students and a teacher were killed in a schoolhouse. In total, the tornadoes claimed 42 lives and injured 323 people, making it one of the deadliest tornado events in the region's history.
  • Sydney Gedye - New Zealand Cricket Player Sydney Gedye was a notable New Zealand cricket player who served as an opening batsman, representing his national team in four Test matches during 1964. His contributions to New Zealand's cricket history highlight the sporting talent emerging in the mid-20th century.

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May 02, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 1929?


May 02, 1929 was a Thursday and it was the 122nd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1929 can also be written as 5/2/1929 in the US and as 2/5/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 02, 1929?


Famous people born on May 02, 1929:

  • Edouard Balladur

    Prominent French politician who served as Prime Minister of France from 1993 to 1995, known for significant economic reforms and an...

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May 02, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1929:

  • Charalambos Tseroulis

    Greek general and politician, greek minister for military affairs (b. 1879).

  • José María Rubio Peralta
  • Adolfo Turchi
  • Segundo de Chomón

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May 02, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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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 02, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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May 02, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1929 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 02, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 02:49 am and setting at 01:38 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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How old is someone born on May 02, 1929?


Someone born on May 02, 1929 is:

96 years and 12 days old,

or 1152 months and 12 days old,

or 5010 weeks and 6 days old,

or 35076 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1929?

There are 354 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 02, 1929.

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