What happened on Monday August 19, 1929?

About August 19th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: The U.S. airship ZMC-2 made its inaugural flight, marking a significant technological achievement as the first dirigible constructed entirely with a metal skin. This innovative design represented an important advancement in aerospace engineering and airship technology.
  • Day of the week: August 19th, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Our Modern Maidens directed by Jack Conway

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August 19, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 19, 1929:

  • First Flight of Metal-Skinned U.S. Airship ZMC-2 The U.S. airship ZMC-2 made its inaugural flight, marking a significant technological achievement as the first dirigible constructed entirely with a metal skin. This innovative design represented an important advancement in aerospace engineering and airship technology.
  • Amos and Andy Radio Comedy Show Debuts on NBC The groundbreaking radio comedy show Amos and Andy premiered on NBC, featuring comedic performances by Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll. This show would become a significant milestone in early radio entertainment, introducing a popular comedic format to American audiences.
  • Fatal Ammunition Explosion in Bucharest Fort A catastrophic ammunition explosion at a military fort in Bucharest resulted in the tragic death of at least 18 Romanian soldiers. This incident highlighted the inherent dangers of military munitions storage and handling during the interwar period.
  • Mysterious Fire Damages French Ocean Liner SS Paris The central portion of the French ocean liner SS Paris suffered extensive damage from an unexplained fire while docked at Le Havre. This incident raised questions about maritime safety and the potential risks facing large passenger vessels of the era.

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August 19, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was August 19, 1929?


August 19, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 231st day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1929 can also be written as 8/19/1929 in the US and as 19/8/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 19, 1929?


Famous people born on August 19, 1929:

  • Haroldo de Campos

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August 19, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 19, 1929:

  • Sergei Diaghilev

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  • Sergej Pavlovič Djagilev
  • Ettore Ferrari
  • Enrico Reinach
  • Carlo Rosati

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August 19, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th is Leo.

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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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August 19, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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August 19, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 19, 1929 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:57 pm and setting at 06:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Aug 20, 1929.

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How old is someone born on August 19, 1929?


Someone born on August 19, 1929 is:

95 years 8 months old,

or 1148 months and 14 days old,

or 4993 weeks and 5 days old,

or 34956 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1929?

There are 108 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 19, 1929.

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