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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 1929What happened on Tuesday August 20, 1929?
About August 20th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: The Graf Zeppelin, under the command of Dr. Hugo Eckener, completed the first successful circumnavigation of the Earth by airship, traveling eastward. This historic journey took approximately 21 days and covered approximately 33,000 kilometers, demonstrating the potential of lighter-than-air aircraft for long-distance international travel. The expedition started and ended in Lakehurst, New Jersey, and made stops in Germany, Japan, and other strategic locations, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Our Modern Maidens directed by Jack Conway
More about August 20th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on August 20th, 1929.
August 20, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1929:
- First Airship Circumnavigation of the Globe The Graf Zeppelin, under the command of Dr. Hugo Eckener, completed the first successful circumnavigation of the Earth by airship, traveling eastward. This historic journey took approximately 21 days and covered approximately 33,000 kilometers, demonstrating the potential of lighter-than-air aircraft for long-distance international travel. The expedition started and ended in Lakehurst, New Jersey, and made stops in Germany, Japan, and other strategic locations, marking a significant milestone in aviation history.
August 20, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 20, 1929?
August 20, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1929 can also be written as 8/20/1929 in the US and as 20/8/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 20, 1929?
Famous people born on August 20, 1929:
- Kevin Heffernan
Irish manager and footballer (d.2013).
August 20, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th 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.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 20, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1929 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 08:23 pm and setting at 07:09 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 21, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1929.
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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1929
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Someone born on August 20, 1929 is:
95 years 9 months old,
or 1149 months and 4 days old,
or 4996 weeks and 4 days old,
or 34976 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1929?
There are 88 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 20, 1929.
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