What happened on Sunday June 23, 1929?

About June 23rd, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 23, 1929, the French city of Verdun commemorated its remarkable reconstruction, thirteen years after suffering devastating damage during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. The ceremony was a powerful symbol of resilience and national healing, featuring the formal inauguration of a monumental victory sculpture created by renowned sculptor Jean Boucher. The event was graced by prominent national figures, including President Gaston Doumergue, Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré, and the celebrated war hero General Philippe Pétain, who had played a crucial role in defending Verdun during the war. The monument served as a poignant reminder of the immense human sacrifice and the city's extraordinary recovery from one of the most brutal battles in human history.
  • Day of the week: June 23rd, 1929 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: High Voltage directed by Howard Higgin

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June 23, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1929:

  • Verdun's Reconstruction Celebration On June 23, 1929, the French city of Verdun commemorated its remarkable reconstruction, thirteen years after suffering devastating damage during the Battle of Verdun in World War I. The ceremony was a powerful symbol of resilience and national healing, featuring the formal inauguration of a monumental victory sculpture created by renowned sculptor Jean Boucher. The event was graced by prominent national figures, including President Gaston Doumergue, Prime Minister Raymond Poincaré, and the celebrated war hero General Philippe Pétain, who had played a crucial role in defending Verdun during the war. The monument served as a poignant reminder of the immense human sacrifice and the city's extraordinary recovery from one of the most brutal battles in human history.

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

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What day of the week was June 23, 1929?


June 23, 1929 was a Sunday and it was the 174th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1929 can also be written as 6/23/1929 in the US and as 23/6/1929 in UK and Europe.

June 23, 1929 in June 1929 calendar

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Who was born on June 23, 1929?


Famous people born on June 23, 1929:

  • June Carter Cash
    June Carter Cash

    Renowned American country music singer, songwriter, and actress best known for her work with Johnny Cash and her significant contributions...

  • Ted Lapidus

    Influential French fashion designer who pioneered unisex fashion and revolutionized haute couture with military and safari-inspired styles.

  • Mario Ghella

    Italian professional cyclist who won a gold medal at the 1948 London Olympics in road racing.

  • Claude Goretta
  • Marguerite Muni
  • Natalia Aspesi
  • Henri Pousseur
  • Jack Richardson

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 23, 1929 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1929.

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How old is someone born on June 23, 1929?


Someone born on June 23, 1929 is:

95 years 10 months old,

or 1150 months and 21 days old,

or 5003 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35024 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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