What happened on Wednesday October 23, 1929?

About October 23rd, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On October 23, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange began exhibiting signs of severe market panic, following a steady decline in stock prices since September. This day marked a critical moment in economic history, signaling the imminent collapse of the stock market and the beginning of the Great Depression, one of the most significant economic downturns in modern history.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 1929 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Virginian directed by Victor Fleming

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October 23, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1929:

  • Stock Market Panic Signals Great Depression's Onset On October 23, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange began exhibiting signs of severe market panic, following a steady decline in stock prices since September. This day marked a critical moment in economic history, signaling the imminent collapse of the stock market and the beginning of the Great Depression, one of the most significant economic downturns in modern history.
  • First North American Transcontinental Air Service Launched On October 23, 1929, a historic milestone in aviation was achieved with the inauguration of the first transcontinental air service connecting New York City and Los Angeles, California. This groundbreaking route marked a significant advancement in transportation technology and demonstrated the growing capabilities of commercial aviation in the United States.

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

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What day of the week was October 23, 1929?


October 23, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 296th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1929 can also be written as 10/23/1929 in the US and as 23/10/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 23, 1929?


Famous people born on October 23, 1929:

  • Shamsur Rahman

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  • Luis Alarcón

    Renowned Chilean actor who made significant contributions to Latin American cinema and theater during his career.

  • Leonard Freed

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October 23, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1929:

  • Henri Piazza

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 23, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 23, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 01:08 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Nov 17, 1929.

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How old is someone born on October 23, 1929?


Someone born on October 23, 1929 is:

95 years 6 months old,

or 1146 months and 21 days old,

or 4986 weeks

or 34902 days old,

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

There are 162 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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

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

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