What happened on Tuesday February 12, 1929?

About February 12th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: Exiled Soviet politician Leon Trotsky arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, continuing his journey of political exile after being expelled from the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin. This marked a significant moment in Trotsky's tumultuous post-revolutionary life and the ongoing political conflicts within the Soviet leadership.
  • Day of the week: February 12th, 1929 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Arsenal directed by Aleksandr Dovzhenko

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February 12, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 12, 1929:

  • Leon Trotsky Arrives in Istanbul Exiled Soviet politician Leon Trotsky arrived in Istanbul, Turkey, continuing his journey of political exile after being expelled from the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin. This marked a significant moment in Trotsky's tumultuous post-revolutionary life and the ongoing political conflicts within the Soviet leadership.
  • Schacht Challenges Dawes Plan Reparations Reichsbank President Hjalmar Schacht delivered a critical speech to international delegates, declaring that Germany could no longer sustain its reparation payments under the Dawes Plan. This statement signaled growing economic strain in Germany and foreshadowed future financial tensions in the post-World War I era.
  • Anne Morrow and Charles Lindbergh Engagement The Morrow family officially announced the engagement of their daughter Anne Morrow to famous aviator Charles Lindbergh. This union would become one of the most notable couples of the early 20th century, known for their aviation achievements and literary contributions.
  • Dutch 11 Cities Ice Skating Race Winner Karst Leemburg won the prestigious Elfstedentocht (Eleven Cities Tour), a challenging long-distance ice skating race through the provinces of Friesland, Netherlands. This grueling competition is a traditional winter sporting event that tests skaters' endurance and skill across frozen canals and lakes.

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

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What day of the week was February 12, 1929?


February 12, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 43rd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 12, 1929 can also be written as 2/12/1929 in the US and as 12/2/1929 in UK and Europe.

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February 12, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 12, 1929:

  • Lillie Langtry

    Lillie Langtry was a British actress known for her beauty and stage presence.

  • Rafael Barradas
  • Siegfried von Clary und Aldringen
  • Casson Ferguson

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 12th is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 12, 1929 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 12, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:41 am and setting at 09:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1929.

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How old is someone born on February 12, 1929?


Someone born on February 12, 1929 is:

96 years 2 months old,

or 1154 months and 11 days old,

or 5019 weeks and 1 day old,

or 35134 days old,

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

There are 295 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 12th 2026.

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

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

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