What happened on Monday December 23, 1929?

About December 23rd, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 23, 1929, a dramatic assassination attempt targeted Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, at a railway station in Delhi. A bomb was thrown through the train window, narrowly missing the Viceroy. While an attendant was injured, Lord Irwin emerged unscathed, highlighting the volatile political tensions during the late British colonial period in India.
  • Day of the week: December 23rd, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Chasing Rainbows directed by Charles Reisner

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December 23, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1929:

  • Assassination Attempt on Viceroy of India On December 23, 1929, a dramatic assassination attempt targeted Lord Irwin, the Viceroy of India, at a railway station in Delhi. A bomb was thrown through the train window, narrowly missing the Viceroy. While an attendant was injured, Lord Irwin emerged unscathed, highlighting the volatile political tensions during the late British colonial period in India.
  • Soviet-China Railway Conflict Resolution On December 23, 1929, a diplomatic protocol was signed between the Soviet Union and China, effectively ending tensions over the Chinese Eastern Railway. The agreement restored the previous territorial and operational status quo, preventing further escalation of the conflict and demonstrating diplomatic negotiation's power in resolving international disputes.
  • Film Premiere of 'Sally' On December 23, 1929, the musical film 'Sally', adapted from a Broadway stage production, made its debut at the prestigious Winter Garden Theatre in New York City. This premiere represented the growing intersection of stage and cinema entertainment during the late 1920s, a period of significant transformation in performing arts and film technology.

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December 23, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 23, 1929?


December 23, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 357th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1929 can also be written as 12/23/1929 in the US and as 23/12/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 23, 1929?


Famous people born on December 23, 1929:

  • Chet Baker

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  • Victor Marchetti

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December 23, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

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December 23, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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December 23, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1929 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 December 23, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 11:57 pm and setting at 12:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1930.

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How old is someone born on December 23, 1929?


Someone born on December 23, 1929 is:

95 years 5 months old,

or 1145 months and 13 days old,

or 4980 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34863 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1929?

There are 201 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 23, 1929.

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