Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 8th, 1929 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
see horoscope and birth chart for August 08, 1929What happened on Thursday August 08, 1929?
About August 8th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: The German airship Graf Zeppelin departs from Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, initiating an ambitious round-the-world flight expedition, showcasing the technological prowess of lighter-than-air aircraft in the early 20th century.
- Day of the week: August 8th, 1929 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Say It with Songs directed by Lloyd Bacon
More about August 8th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on August 8th, 1929.
August 08, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 08, 1929:
- Graf Zeppelin Launches Round-the-World Flight The German airship Graf Zeppelin departs from Lakehurst, New Jersey, USA, initiating an ambitious round-the-world flight expedition, showcasing the technological prowess of lighter-than-air aircraft in the early 20th century.
- First Global Airship Circumnavigation Begins The first airship flight around the Earth, flying eastward, commences, marking a significant milestone in aviation history and global transportation technology.
- Salem Municipal Airport Dedicated The city of Salem, Oregon officially dedicates its municipal airport, contributing to the expanding infrastructure of aviation in the United States during the late 1920s.
- Josef Suk Recognized as Artist of Merit Josef Suk, a renowned violinist from Prague, Czechoslovakia, is honored with the Artist of Merit designation in 1977, recognizing his significant contributions to classical music.
August 08, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
Look at our old newspapers and magazines page
What day of the week was August 08, 1929?
August 08, 1929 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 08, 1929 can also be written as 8/8/1929 in the US and as 8/8/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 08, 1929?
Famous people born on August 08, 1929:
- Ronnie Biggs
Infamous British criminal best known for the Great Train Robbery of 1963, who became a celebrity criminal after escaping prison and living...
- Gudrun Burwitz
Daughter of Heinrich Himmler, a prominent Nazi SS leader, who remained loyal to her father's ideology and was known for her unrepentant Nazi...
August 08, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.
Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo 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.
Discover the personality of August born.
Unlock the Mysteries of August 08, 1929! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!
August 08, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 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 birthAugust 08, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 08, 1929 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 08, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 09:52 am and setting at 10:21 pm.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1929.
Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!
Your place in the Universe on August 08, 1929
We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day
Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on August 08, 1929?
Someone born on August 08, 1929 is:
95 years 8 months old,
or 1148 months and 25 days old,
or 4995 weeks and 2 days old,
or 34967 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1929?
There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 08, 1929.
Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.
Back in 1929
