What happened on Monday November 18, 1929?

Here's what happened on November 18, 1929:

• Grand Banks Earthquake of 1929 A significant submarine earthquake with a Richter magnitude of 7.2 occurred off the south coast of Newfoundland in the Atlantic Ocean. The powerful seismic event broke 12 submarine transatlantic telegraph cables and triggered a devastating tsunami that destroyed numerous communities in the Burin Peninsula area, causing widespread destruction and significant communication disruptions.
• Museum of Modern Art Opens in New York The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) was inaugurated in New York City, marking a pivotal moment in the cultural landscape of the United States. This institution would go on to become one of the world's most influential museums for modern and contemporary art, showcasing groundbreaking works and shaping artistic discourse.
• Zworykin Demonstrates Kinescope Dr. Vladimir K. Zworykin publicly demonstrated the kinescope, a crucial early technology in television development. This breakthrough would play a significant role in the evolution of electronic image recording and broadcasting technologies.
• Stalin's Troop Movement to Manchuria Soviet leader Joseph Stalin strategically routed troops to Manchuria, a significant geopolitical maneuver that would have implications for regional power dynamics and future conflicts.
• William (Pete) Knight: X-15 Pilot William (Pete) Knight, a notable X-15 experimental aircraft pilot, was recognized for his contributions to aerospace research and high-speed flight testing.

Events in 1929

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

Magazines from Nov. 18, 1929

Newspapers from Nov. 18, 1929

November 18, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 322nd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 18, 1929 can also be written as 11/18/1929 in the US and as 18/11/1929 in UK and Europe.

November 18, 1929 in November 1929 calendar

Famous people died on November 18, 1929:

• James William Good
• Alice Washburn
• Emilio Zago

Famous people who died in 1929

Famous people who died on November 18th

November 18, 1929: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 18, 1929 was If I Had a Talking Picture of You by Johnny Hamp & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 18th and November 24th.

1. Johnny Hamp & His Orchestra - If I Had a Talking Picture of You

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 18th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 18, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 18, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 05:50 pm and setting at 10:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 17, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Dec 16, 1929.

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Your place in the Universe on November 18, 1929

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Someone born on November 18, 1929 is:

95 years 5 months old,

or 1145 months and 26 days old,

or 4982 weeks and 2 days old,

or 34876 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 18th 2025.

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

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

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