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see horoscope and birth chart for August 21, 1929What happened on Wednesday August 21, 1929?
About August 21st, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Mahatma Gandhi was elected president of the Indian National Congress, demonstrating his growing political influence. In a characteristic display of humility and strategic leadership, he declined to accept the official post, instead choosing to guide the movement through moral and philosophical influence.
- Day of the week: August 21st, 1929 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Our Modern Maidens directed by Jack Conway
More about August 21st, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on August 21st, 1929.
Table of contents
- August 21, 1929: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 21, 1929?
- Who was born on August 21, 1929?
- August 21, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- August 21, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 21, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 21, 1929?
- Back in 1929
August 21, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 21, 1929:
- Gandhi's Congressional Leadership Mahatma Gandhi was elected president of the Indian National Congress, demonstrating his growing political influence. In a characteristic display of humility and strategic leadership, he declined to accept the official post, instead choosing to guide the movement through moral and philosophical influence.
- Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera: Art Power Couple Mexican artists Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera were prominent figures in the Mexican art scene, known for their distinctive artistic styles, political activism, and tumultuous personal relationship. Their work significantly influenced 20th-century art movements, particularly Mexican muralism and surrealism.
- Chicago Cardinals First Out-of-Town Training The Chicago Cardinals became the first professional football team to conduct their training camp outside of their home city, marking an innovative approach to team preparation and training in early professional football.
August 21, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 21, 1929?
August 21, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 21, 1929 can also be written as 8/21/1929 in the US and as 21/8/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 21, 1929?
Famous people born on August 21, 1929:
- X. J. Kennedy
Renowned American poet, translator, and literary anthologist known for his significant contributions to contemporary poetry and literature.
- Ahmed Kathrada
South African anti-apartheid activist, political prisoner alongside Nelson Mandela, and prominent member of the African National Congress.
- Herman Badillo
Puerto Rican-American lawyer and politician who was the first Hispanic elected to Congress from New York City.
August 21, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
August 21, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st 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 21, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 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 21, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 21, 1929 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 08:14 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 20, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Sep 18, 1929.
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Your place in the Universe on August 21, 1929
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Someone born on August 21, 1929 is:
95 years 9 months old,
or 1149 months and 3 days old,
or 4996 weeks and 3 days old,
or 34975 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1929?
There are 89 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 21, 1929.
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