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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1929What happened on Wednesday May 08, 1929?
About May 8th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: On May 8, 1929, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants achieved a remarkable pitching performance, throwing an 11-0 no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Polo Grounds. This dominant game showcased Hubbell's exceptional skill and would contribute to his legendary status in baseball history.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1929 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: The Black Watch directed by John Ford
More about May 8th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1929.
May 08, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1929:
- Carl Hubbell's No-Hitter in Baseball On May 8, 1929, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants achieved a remarkable pitching performance, throwing an 11-0 no-hitter against the Pittsburgh Pirates at the Polo Grounds. This dominant game showcased Hubbell's exceptional skill and would contribute to his legendary status in baseball history.
- Norway Annexes Jan Mayen Island On May 8, 1929, Norway officially incorporated Jan Mayen Island, a remote volcanic island located approximately 500 kilometers north-northeast of Iceland, into its sovereign territory. This strategic Arctic island, known for its harsh climate and volcanic landscape, became an important part of Norway's territorial claims in the North Atlantic region.
May 08, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1929?
May 08, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 128th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 08, 1929 can also be written as 5/8/1929 in the US and as 8/5/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on May 08, 1929?
Famous people born on May 08, 1929:
- John C. Bogle
Founder of The Vanguard Group and pioneer of index investing, who revolutionized the mutual fund industry by creating low-cost index funds...
- Claude Castonguay
Canadian politician and banker known for his significant contributions to Quebec's social policy and healthcare reform.
- Girija Devi
Renowned Indian classical singer who was a master of the Thumri genre and played a crucial role in preserving and promoting traditional...
- Jane Roberts
Influential American mystic and author known for her 'Seth' books, where she claimed to channel a spiritual entity and produced extensive...
- Jean-Pierre Nicola
Prominent French astrologer who significantly influenced European astrological thought through his publications and editorial work in...
- Miyoshi Umeki
Japanese-American actress and singer, notable for her Oscar-winning performance in the film 'Sayonara' and her role in the TV series 'The...
May 08, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th 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 08, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1929 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 08, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:26 am and setting at 08:51 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 08, 1929
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Someone born on May 08, 1929 is:
96 years and 6 days old,
or 1152 months and 6 days old,
or 5010 weeks
or 35070 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1929?
There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 8th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1929.
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