What happened on Saturday May 18, 1929?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1929:

• Al Capone's Arrest Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone was arrested for carrying concealed weapons and subsequently imprisoned at Holmesburg Jail, marking a significant moment in law enforcement's efforts to combat organized crime during the Prohibition era.
• 55th Kentucky Derby Won by Clyde Van Dusen In a thrilling horse racing event, jockey Linus McAtee rode Clyde Van Dusen to victory in the 55th Kentucky Derby, completing the race in an impressive time of 2:10.8 at Churchill Downs.
• Record-Breaking Baseball Game In an extraordinary baseball match, the Brooklyn Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies combined for a record-breaking 50 total runs, with the Dodgers winning the first game 20-16 and losing the second game 8-6.

Events in 1929

May 18, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 18, 1929

Newspapers from May. 18, 1929

May 18, 1929 was a Saturday and it was the 138th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1929 can also be written as 5/18/1929 in the US and as 18/5/1929 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1929 in May 1929 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1929:

• Norman St John-Stevas

  Baron St John of Fawsley, prominent English lawyer and politician who served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster.

• José María Mendiola Insausti

Famous people born in 1929

Famous people born on May 18th

Famous people died on May 18, 1929:

• Giovanni Auteri Berretta
• Charles Depéret
• Patrick Joseph Kennedy

Famous people who died in 1929

Famous people who died on May 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 18, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 18, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 May 18, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 83% full, rising at 03:23 pm and setting at 03:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1929.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1929

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Someone born on May 18, 1929 is:

95 years 11 months old,

or 1151 months and 26 days old,

or 5008 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35060 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1929?

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 18, 1929.

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