What happened on Monday April 08, 1929?

About April 8th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 8, 1929, two prominent Indian independence activists, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt, staged a dramatic protest at the Delhi Central Assembly. They deliberately threw handouts and symbolic bombs in a corridor, carefully ensuring no physical harm would occur. Their primary intention was to draw attention to the anti-colonial struggle and make a powerful political statement against British imperial rule. The revolutionaries raised powerful slogans including 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live the Revolution), 'Down With Imperialism', and 'Workers of the World Unite', symbolizing their commitment to both national liberation and international solidarity.
  • Day of the week: April 8th, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Eternal Love directed by Ernst Lubitsch

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April 08, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 08, 1929:

  • Central Assembly Bombing by Indian Revolutionaries On April 8, 1929, two prominent Indian independence activists, Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt, staged a dramatic protest at the Delhi Central Assembly. They deliberately threw handouts and symbolic bombs in a corridor, carefully ensuring no physical harm would occur. Their primary intention was to draw attention to the anti-colonial struggle and make a powerful political statement against British imperial rule. The revolutionaries raised powerful slogans including 'Inquilab Zindabad' (Long Live the Revolution), 'Down With Imperialism', and 'Workers of the World Unite', symbolizing their commitment to both national liberation and international solidarity.
  • Birth of Jacques Brel Jacques Brel, a renowned Belgian singer, songwriter, and composer, was born on this day. He would go on to become one of the most influential and poetic musicians of the 20th century, known for his passionate performances and profound lyrical storytelling. Brel's musical career would span several decades until his death in 1978, leaving an indelible mark on the world of music and poetry.

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April 08, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 08, 1929?


April 08, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 98th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 08, 1929 can also be written as 4/8/1929 in the US and as 8/4/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 08, 1929?


Famous people born on April 08, 1929:

  • Jacques Brel
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  • Charles Dobzynski

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April 08, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 8th is Aries.

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April 08, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 08, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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April 08, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 08, 1929 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 08, 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 April 08, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:09 am and setting at 06:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 25, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Apr 23, 1929.

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How old is someone born on April 08, 1929?


Someone born on April 08, 1929 is:

96 years and 15 days old,

or 1152 months and 15 days old,

or 5011 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35079 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 08, 1929?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 08, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 08, 1929.

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