What happened on Thursday December 19, 1929?

Here's what happened on December 19, 1929:

• Indian National Congress Declares Purna Swaraj On December 19, 1929, the Indian National Congress formally adopted the Purna Swaraj (Complete Independence) declaration, marking a pivotal moment in India's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. This resolution, passed during the Lahore Session under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru, proclaimed the goal of complete political independence and challenged British imperial authority. The declaration became a significant milestone in the Indian independence movement, setting the stage for future civil disobedience and nationalist campaigns.
• Austrian Press Freedom Restrictions On December 19, 1929, the Austrian government implemented significant restrictions on press freedom by introducing legal penalties for offenses against the military. These limitations represented a concerning trend of governmental control over media and public discourse, potentially undermining democratic principles and freedom of expression during a politically volatile period in European history.

Events in 1929

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

Magazines from Dec. 19, 1929

Newspapers from Dec. 19, 1929

December 19, 1929 was a Thursday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1929 can also be written as 12/19/1929 in the US and as 19/12/1929 in UK and Europe.

December 19, 1929 in December 1929 calendar

Famous people born on December 19, 1929:

• Bob Brookmeyer

  Renowned jazz trombonist and composer who was a key member of the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra, significantly contributing to the big band...

• Howard Sackler

  American playwright and screenwriter known for his dramatic works and contributions to theater and film.

• Paul Nizon
• Lorenzo Buffon

Famous people born in 1929

Famous people born on December 19th

Famous people died on December 19, 1929:

• Michele Bertetti
• Amelia Faraone

Famous people who died in 1929

Famous people who died on December 19th

December 19, 1929: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 19, 1929 was Chant of the Jungle by Roy Ingraham & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Roy Ingraham & His Orchestra - Chant of the Jungle
2. Ruth Etting - More Than You Know

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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

Discover the personality of December born.

Unlock the Mysteries of December 19, 1929! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 19, 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.

Moon phase

The moon phase on December 19, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 08:17 pm and setting at 11:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1930.

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in December 1929

Your place in the Universe on December 19, 1929

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on December 19, 1929 is:

95 years 4 months old,

or 1144 months and 25 days old,

or 4977 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34845 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.