Monday May 20, 1929
US date format: 5/20/1929, UK date format: 20/5/1929
It was Monday, under the sign of Taurus (see zodiac on May 20, 1929). The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican), the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative), Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
Famous people born on this day include Theo Koomen and Gilles Loiselle.
Un Chien Andalou, directed by Luis Buñuel, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1929
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Holidays
- Saint Austregisilus
- Saint Lucifer
- Saint Theodore of Pavia
- Saint Bernardine of Siena
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Un Chien Andalou
Directed by: Luis Buñuel
Starring: Pierre Batcheff, Simone Mareuil, Luis Buñuel, Salvador Dalí
Asphalt
Directed by: Joe May
Starring: Albert Steinrück, Else Heller, Gustav Fröhlich, Betty Amann
Country: United States of America
Finis terrae
Directed by: Jean Epstein
Starring: Gibois, Jean-Marie Laot, Malgorn, François Morin
The Charlatan
Directed by: George Melford
Starring: Holmes Herbert, Margaret Livingston, Rockliffe Fellowes, Philo McCullough
Eternal Love
Directed by: Ernst Lubitsch
Starring: John Barrymore, Camilla Horn, Victor Varconi, Hobart Bosworth
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Frequently Asked Questions
What day of the week was on May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 the day of the week was Monday.
What zodiac sign is May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 the zodiac sign was Taurus.
Who was the US President on May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 Pope Pius XI was leading the Catholic Church.
Which famous people are born on May 20, 1929?
On May 20, 1929 several famous people were born including, Theo Koomen, Ahmed Hamdi, Gilles Loiselle.
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