What happened on Monday August 12, 1929?

About August 12th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a shocking case of serial poisoning, Hungarian authorities arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the notorious 'Angel Makers of Nagyrév' case. The small village of Nagyrév became infamous for a systematic pattern of wives murdering their husbands using arsenic, with some estimates suggesting over 40 men were killed. The women, primarily motivated by domestic abuse, financial hardship, and a desire for personal freedom, used poison as a means of escaping oppressive marriages. This case drew international media attention and highlighted the complex social dynamics of rural Hungarian society in the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Say It with Songs directed by Lloyd Bacon

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August 12, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1929:

  • The Angel Makers of Nagyrév: A Dark Chapter of Rural Crime In a shocking case of serial poisoning, Hungarian authorities arrested 13 additional suspects in connection with the notorious 'Angel Makers of Nagyrév' case. The small village of Nagyrév became infamous for a systematic pattern of wives murdering their husbands using arsenic, with some estimates suggesting over 40 men were killed. The women, primarily motivated by domestic abuse, financial hardship, and a desire for personal freedom, used poison as a means of escaping oppressive marriages. This case drew international media attention and highlighted the complex social dynamics of rural Hungarian society in the early 20th century.

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August 12, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 12, 1929?


August 12, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 224th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1929 can also be written as 8/12/1929 in the US and as 12/8/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 12, 1929?


Famous people born on August 12, 1929:

  • Buck Owens

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August 12, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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August 12, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1929 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 02:16 pm and setting at 12:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1929.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 1929?


Someone born on August 12, 1929 is:

95 years 8 months old,

or 1148 months and 21 days old,

or 4994 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34963 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1929?

There are 101 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1929.

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