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see horoscope and birth chart for June 17, 1929What happened on Monday June 17, 1929?
About June 17th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: On June 17, 1929, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Murchison, located in New Zealand's South Island. The powerful seismic event resulted in 17 fatalities and was considered the country's most severe natural disaster at that time. The earthquake caused significant structural damage to buildings and infrastructure, dramatically impacting the local community and highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
- Day of the week: June 17th, 1929 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: High Voltage directed by Howard Higgin
More about June 17th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 1929.
Table of contents
- June 17, 1929: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was June 17, 1929?
- Who was born on June 17, 1929?
- June 17, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- June 17, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- June 17, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on June 17, 1929?
- Back in 1929
June 17, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on June 17, 1929:
- Murchison Earthquake of 1929 On June 17, 1929, a devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck the town of Murchison, located in New Zealand's South Island. The powerful seismic event resulted in 17 fatalities and was considered the country's most severe natural disaster at that time. The earthquake caused significant structural damage to buildings and infrastructure, dramatically impacting the local community and highlighting the region's geological vulnerability.
June 17, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was June 17, 1929?
June 17, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
June 17, 1929 can also be written as 6/17/1929 in the US and as 17/6/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on June 17, 1929?
Famous people born on June 17, 1929:
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James ShigetaAmerican actor and singer of Asian descent, known for pioneering roles in Hollywood during the mid-20th century.
- Tigran Petrosian
Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, renowned for his defensive playing style.
- Bud Collins
Legendary tennis journalist and broadcaster who significantly shaped tennis media coverage for over five decades.
- Ward Ruyslinck
Belgian writer and cultural figure known for his diverse literary contributions as a novelist, poet, and critic.
- François-Mathurin Gourvès
June 17, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
June 17, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.
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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.
Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.
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June 17, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJune 17, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on June 17, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 03:03 am.
The previous full moon was on May 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1929.
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Your place in the Universe on June 17, 1929
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Someone born on June 17, 1929 is:
95 years 10 months old,
or 1150 months and 27 days old,
or 5004 weeks and 2 days old,
or 35030 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1929?
There are 34 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 17th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 17, 1929.
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Back in 1929
