What happened on Sunday January 20, 1929?

About January 20th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: "In Old Arizona" was released, marking a significant milestone in cinema history as the first full-length talking motion picture filmed entirely outdoors. This groundbreaking film represented a technological leap in cinematography and sound recording techniques.
  • Day of the week: January 20th, 1929 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont

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January 20, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1929:

  • First Outdoor Talking Motion Picture Released "In Old Arizona" was released, marking a significant milestone in cinema history as the first full-length talking motion picture filmed entirely outdoors. This groundbreaking film represented a technological leap in cinematography and sound recording techniques.
  • Bob Denard Born Bob Denard, a controversial French mercenary, was born. He was known for his involvement in multiple African coup attempts and military interventions during the Cold War era, becoming a significant figure in post-colonial African geopolitics.
  • Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Born Glenn "Fireball" Roberts was born, who would later become a legendary NASCAR race car driver. Known for his exceptional racing skills, Roberts was a prominent figure in early stock car racing before his tragic death in 1964.

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January 20, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 20, 1929?


January 20, 1929 was a Sunday and it was the 20th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1929 can also be written as 1/20/1929 in the US and as 20/1/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 20, 1929?


Famous people born on January 20, 1929:

  • Arte Johnson
    Arte Johnson

    Renowned American comedian and actor best known for his comedic roles in 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In' and numerous comedy films.

  • Fireball Roberts

    Legendary NASCAR race car driver known for his exceptional speed and skill, tragically killed in a racing accident in 1964.

  • Jimmy Cobb

    Renowned jazz drummer who played with Miles Davis and was a key figure in the legendary 'Kind of Blue' album.

  • Loïc Bouvard

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January 20, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1929:

  • Maria Beccadelli di Bologna

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January 20, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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January 20, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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January 20, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 12:27 pm and setting at 03:34 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 26, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jan 25, 1929.

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How old is someone born on January 20, 1929?


Someone born on January 20, 1929 is:

96 years 3 months old,

or 1155 months and 24 days old,

or 5025 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35178 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 20, 1929?

There are 251 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 20, 1929.

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