What happened on Tuesday January 08, 1929?

About January 8th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: German President Paul von Hindenburg and Chancellor Hermann Müller publicly expressed strong national sentiment against the ongoing French occupation of the Rhineland, emphasizing the German people's desire for complete territorial sovereignty and freedom from post-World War I restrictions.
  • Day of the week: January 8th, 1929 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: I Kiss Your Hand Madame directed by Robert Land

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January 08, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 08, 1929:

  • German Leadership Demands End to Rhineland Occupation German President Paul von Hindenburg and Chancellor Hermann Müller publicly expressed strong national sentiment against the ongoing French occupation of the Rhineland, emphasizing the German people's desire for complete territorial sovereignty and freedom from post-World War I restrictions.
  • Legendary Rose Bowl Game with Historic Football Blunder In a memorable 15th Rose Bowl game, the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets narrowly defeated the California Golden Bears 8-7, featuring one of college football's most infamous moments when Roy Riegels accidentally ran the wrong way after recovering a fumble, ultimately contributing to his team's defeat.
  • CBS Radio Network Expands Media Presence The Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) radio network strategically expanded its media infrastructure by acquiring WABC, a prominent radio station in New York City, further consolidating its broadcasting footprint.
  • First Transatlantic Telephone Connection to West Indies A groundbreaking telecommunications milestone was achieved with the establishment of the first telephone connection between the Netherlands and the West Indies, marking a significant advancement in international communication technology.
  • Birth of Japanese Actor Haruo Nakajima Haruo Nakajima, a renowned Japanese actor who would later become famous for portraying iconic characters in Japanese cinema, was born in Yamagata Prefecture, Japan.
  • Birth of Mafioso Joseph Lombardo Joseph Lombardo, who would later become a notable figure in organized crime, was born in Italy, marking the beginning of a life that would intersect with the complex world of the mafia.

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

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What day of the week was January 08, 1929?


January 08, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 8th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 08, 1929 can also be written as 1/8/1929 in the US and as 8/1/1929 in UK and Europe.

January 08, 1929 in January 1929 calendar

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Who was born on January 08, 1929?


Famous people born on January 08, 1929:

  • Saeed Jaffrey
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    Renowned Indian-English actor who had a significant career in film, television, and theater, bridging Indian and Western cinema.

  • Gerry Spence

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 8th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 08, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 05:33 am and setting at 03:26 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 1929.

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How old is someone born on January 08, 1929?


Someone born on January 08, 1929 is:

96 years 4 months old,

or 1156 months and 29 days old,

or 5030 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35213 days old,

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

There are 216 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 8th 2026.

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

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

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