What happened on Saturday February 16, 1929?

About February 16th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: The New York Stock Exchange suffered widespread financial losses following a cautionary warning issued by the Federal Reserve Advisory Council the previous day. This event signaled growing economic uncertainty and potential market instability in the lead-up to the Great Depression.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1929 was a Saturday
  • 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 16, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1929:

  • Stock Market Experiences Significant Losses The New York Stock Exchange suffered widespread financial losses following a cautionary warning issued by the Federal Reserve Advisory Council the previous day. This event signaled growing economic uncertainty and potential market instability in the lead-up to the Great Depression.
  • KID-AM Radio Station Launches in Idaho Falls KID-AM, a pioneering radio station, commenced its first broadcast transmissions in Idaho Falls, Idaho, marking an important milestone in the local media and communication landscape of the region.

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February 16, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 16, 1929?


February 16, 1929 was a Saturday and it was the 47th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1929 can also be written as 2/16/1929 in the US and as 16/2/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 16, 1929?


Famous people born on February 16, 1929:

  • Peter Porter

    Acclaimed Australian-English poet and educator known for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry and literary education.

  • Gerhard Hanappi

    Renowned Austrian architect and footballer who made significant contributions to both design and sports during the mid-20th century.

  • Henri-René Garaud
  • Manning Redwood

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February 16, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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February 16, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 16, 1929 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 16, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 52% full, rising at 10:27 am and setting at 01:21 am.

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 16, 1929?


Someone born on February 16, 1929 is:

96 years 2 months old,

or 1154 months and 7 days old,

or 5018 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35130 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1929?

There are 299 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 16, 1929.

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