What happened on Monday September 16, 1929?

About September 16th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Petite Rosselle coal mine near Strasbourg, France, resulting in 23 worker fatalities and 21 injuries. This tragic industrial accident underscores the dangerous working conditions in coal mining during the early 20th century and the significant human cost of industrial development.
  • Day of the week: September 16th, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Diary of a Lost Girl directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst

More about September 16th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on September 16th, 1929.

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September 16, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1929:

  • Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in France A catastrophic explosion occurred at the Petite Rosselle coal mine near Strasbourg, France, resulting in 23 worker fatalities and 21 injuries. This tragic industrial accident underscores the dangerous working conditions in coal mining during the early 20th century and the significant human cost of industrial development.
  • Police Violence Against Labor Strikers in Maastricht During a labor strike in Maastricht, Netherlands, local police opened fire on striking workers, resulting in two fatalities. This incident highlights the intense social tensions and harsh suppression of labor movements in the early 20th century, reflecting the challenging relationship between workers and authorities during a period of significant industrial unrest.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was September 16, 1929?


September 16, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 259th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1929 can also be written as 9/16/1929 in the US and as 16/9/1929 in UK and Europe.

September 16, 1929 in September 1929 calendar

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Who was born on September 16, 1929?


Famous people born on September 16, 1929:

  • Murray Gell-Mann

    Theoretical physicist who revolutionized particle physics by developing the quark model and contributing significantly to quantum mechanics.

  • Marcel Debarge

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 16, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:26 pm and setting at 04:57 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 20, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1929.

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How old is someone born on September 16, 1929?


Someone born on September 16, 1929 is:

95 years 7 months old,

or 1147 months and 18 days old,

or 4989 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34929 days old,

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

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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