What happened on Wednesday July 10, 1929?

About July 10th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: The aircraft Southern Cross set a new long-distance flight record by completing a journey from the Australian coast to the English coast in 12 days, 21 hours, and 13 minutes. This achievement was more than 2 days faster than the previous record established in February 1928, marking a significant milestone in early aviation history.
  • Day of the week: July 10th, 1929 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Evangeline directed by Edwin Carewe

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July 10, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 10, 1929:

  • Southern Cross Transcontinental Flight Record The aircraft Southern Cross set a new long-distance flight record by completing a journey from the Australian coast to the English coast in 12 days, 21 hours, and 13 minutes. This achievement was more than 2 days faster than the previous record established in February 1928, marking a significant milestone in early aviation history.
  • US Currency Redesign and Size Reduction The United States introduced a new, smaller-sized paper currency, significantly reducing the physical dimensions of banknotes. The redesigned bills were approximately 69% the size of previous currency, measuring 6.14 inches long (down from 7.42 inches) and 2.61 inches wide (reduced from 3.125 inches).
  • Record-Breaking Home Run Baseball Game In a remarkable baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies, a record-breaking 9 home runs were hit, with one home run occurring in each inning of the game.

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July 10, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was July 10, 1929?


July 10, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 191st day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 10, 1929 can also be written as 7/10/1929 in the US and as 10/7/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 10, 1929?


Famous people born on July 10, 1929:

  • George Clayton Johnson

    Renowned American science fiction author and screenwriter known for his work on 'The Twilight Zone' and contributions to speculative...

  • Hassan II of Morocco

    King of Morocco from 1961 to 1999, a significant political figure who played a crucial role in Moroccan history and modernization.

  • Winnie Ewing

    Scottish lawyer and politician, known as a pioneering figure in Scottish nationalism and a long-serving Member of the European Parliament.

  • José Vicente Rangel

    Prominent Venezuelan politician who served as the 21st Vice President of Venezuela, playing a significant role in the country's political...

  • Lee Hazlewood

    Influential American singer-songwriter, record producer, and musician known for his distinctive voice and collaborations with Nancy Sinatra.

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July 10, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 10, 1929:

  • Ève Lavallière

    French actress (b. 1866).

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July 10, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 10th is Cancer.

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July 10, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 10, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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July 10, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 10, 1929 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 10, 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 July 10, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:51 am and setting at 11:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1929.

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How old is someone born on July 10, 1929?


Someone born on July 10, 1929 is:

95 years 10 months old,

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or 35007 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 10, 1929?

There are 57 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 10th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 10, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 10, 1929.

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