What happened on Sunday May 19, 1929?

About May 19th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: General Feng Yu-Xiang, a prominent warlord in China, officially declared war against the Nationalist Government led by Chiang Kai-Shek. This declaration represented another significant moment in the ongoing Chinese Civil War, further fragmenting the political landscape and intensifying internal conflicts during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.
  • Day of the week: May 19th, 1929 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Black Watch directed by John Ford

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May 19, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1929:

  • Chinese Civil War Escalation General Feng Yu-Xiang, a prominent warlord in China, officially declared war against the Nationalist Government led by Chiang Kai-Shek. This declaration represented another significant moment in the ongoing Chinese Civil War, further fragmenting the political landscape and intensifying internal conflicts during a tumultuous period in Chinese history.
  • Deadly Stampede at Yankee Stadium During a baseball game between the New York Yankees and the Boston Red Sox, a sudden cloudburst triggered a panic in the right field bleachers, causing a stampede that resulted in two fatalities. The unexpected rainstorm and subsequent crowd rush led to a tragic loss of life, highlighting the potential dangers of crowd dynamics during unexpected events.
  • Birth of John H. Stroger, Jr. John H. Stroger, Jr., a notable Chicago politician who would later become an influential figure in local government, was born on this date. He would go on to serve as Cook County Board President and was known for his significant contributions to Chicago's political landscape.

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

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What day of the week was May 19, 1929?


May 19, 1929 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1929 can also be written as 5/19/1929 in the US and as 19/5/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 19, 1929?


Famous people born on May 19, 1929:

  • Harvey Cox

    Renowned theologian and Harvard professor famous for his groundbreaking book 'The Secular City' and influential writings on religion and...

  • John Stroger

    Prominent African American politician from Chicago who served as Cook County Board President and was a significant figure in local politics.

  • Robert Calmejane

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


Famous people died on May 19, 1929:

  • Dino Rulli

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 19, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 19, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 04:11 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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How old is someone born on May 19, 1929?


Someone born on May 19, 1929 is:

95 years 11 months old,

or 1151 months and 25 days old,

or 5008 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35059 days old,

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

There are 5 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 19th 2025.

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

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

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