Wednesday October 23, 1929: on this day

October 23, 1929 was the 296th day of the year 1929, under the sign of Scorpio and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is October 23, 1929 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on October 23, 1929, who was born and died on October 23, 1929, what holidays and observances are celebrated on October 23, 1929, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Virginian, directed by Victor Fleming), TV series books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about October 23rd, 1929 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

October 23, 1929 in October 1929 calendar

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October 23, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1929:

  • The first north american transcontinental air service begins between new york city and los angeles, california.
  • Great depression: after a steady decline in stock market prices since a peak in september, the new york stock exchange begins to show signs of panic.

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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.

Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.

Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of 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 Last Quarter.

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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Who was born on October 23, 1929?


Famous people born on October 23, 1929:

  • Merv Adelson

    Merv Adelson was a prominent American businessman and co-founder of Lorimar Productions.

  • Shamsur Rahman

    Bangladeshi journalist and poet (d. 2006).

  • Luis Alarcón

    Chilean actor (d. 2023).

  • Renzo Zaffanella
  • Vincenzo Zarri
  • Dmitrij Ukolov
  • Leonard Freed
  • Lucho Alarcón

Whose famous birthday is on October 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on October 23rd:

  • Emilia Clarke
    Emilia Clarke

    Emilia clarke is a british actress best known for her role as daenerys targaryen in the television series game of thrones.

  • Ryan Reynolds
    Ryan Reynolds

    Canadian-american actor, most well-known for his role on the tv sitcom "two guys, a girl, and a pizza place.

  • Johnny Carson
    Johnny Carson

    American television personality, who was reportedly the host of the tonight show from october 1, 1962 to a salary of $100,000 per year.

  • Nancy Grace
    Nancy Grace

    Nancy grace is an american former prosecutor who gained fame as a legal commentator and television host, known for her outspoken and...

  • Amandla Stenberg
    Amandla Stenberg

    Amandla stenberg is a movie actress known for her roles in the hunger games and the hate u give.

  • Michael Crichton
    Michael Crichton

    American author, best-selling sci-fi thriller writer.

  • Dwight Yoakam
    Dwight Yoakam

    American country western singer, recording artist and actor 6 feet tall.

  • Diana Dors
    Diana Dors

    British actress, with a large breast and who was often a good-time girl.

  • Sam Raimi
    Sam Raimi

    American screenwriter and producer of actor directors.

  • Jennie Lee
    Jennie Lee

    American exotic dancer and stripper, known for being "the biggest in town.

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October 23, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 94 years 5 months old,

or 1133 months and 28 days old,

or 4930 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34513 days old,

if you were born on October 23, 1929.

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

There are 186 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 23rd 2024.

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


Famous people died on October 23, 1929:

  • Thomas F Tout

    Historian (manch school for historiography), died at 74.

  • Henri Piazza

What famous deaths happened on October 23rd?

Famous deaths on October 23rd:

  • Lino Ventura
    Lino Ventura

    Actor (french detective slap, jigsaw), dies at 67.

  • Oskar Werner
    Oskar Werner

    A renowned Austrian actor known for his roles in films like 'Jules and Jim'.

  • Linden Travers
    Linden Travers

    British actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Lou Jacobi
    Lou Jacobi

    Toronto, ontario -- comedian (dean martin show, melba).

  • Susan Peters
    Susan Peters

    Spokane, washington -- actress.

  • Robert Lansing
    Robert Lansing

    Actor (blade runner and equalizer) dies from cancer at 66.

  • Khrystian Dior

    Renowned fashion designer known for founding the fashion house of Dior.

  • Mayling Soong

    Chinese political figure and First Lady of the Republic of China.

  • Théophile Gautier

    A prominent figure in French Romanticism, known for his poetry and novels.

  • Paullette Bourgeois

    Paullette Bourgeois was a Canadian children's author best known for her 'Franklin the Turtle' book series.

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October 23, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on October 23, 1929:

  • Chemistry: Mole Day
  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Scorpio in Western tropical astrology.
  • Hungary - National Day (revolution of 1956 and the proclamation of the Republic of Hungary in 1989)
  • Also see October 23 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • R.C. Saints - Saint Giovanni da Capistrano; Anicius Manlius Severinus Boethius
  • French Republican Calendar - CTleri (Celery) Day, second day in the Month of Brumaire

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October 23, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on October 23, 1929 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Virginian

The Virginian

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Victor Fleming

Starring: Gary Cooper, Walter Huston, Mary Brian, Richard Arlen

Country: United States of America

The Racketeer

The Racketeer

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Howard Higgin

Starring: Robert Armstrong, Carole Lombard, Roland Drew, Paul Hurst

Country: United States of America

Woman to Woman

Woman to Woman

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Betty Compson, George Barraud, Juliette Compton, Margaret Chambers

The Informer

The Informer

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Arthur Robison

Starring: Lya De Putti, Lars Hanson, Warwick Ward, Carl Harbord

Applause

Applause

Release year: 1929

Directed by: Rouben Mamoulian

Starring: Helen Morgan, Joan Peers, Fuller Mellish Jr., Jack Cameron

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on October 23, 1929?

On October 23, 1929 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on October 23, 1929?

On October 23, 1929 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on October 23, 1929?

On October 23, 1929 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about October 23rd?

October 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of October. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on October 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Ancient black sea shipwrecks: a team of scientists who work in the black sea reported on the discovery of a classical greek trade ship that was built around 400 bc. it is the oldest intact shipwreck.
  • 2017 - Battle of marawi: after 5 months of fighting, the philippines armed forces announces an end of military operations in marawi's southern region.
  • 2016 - Yemeni civil war (2015-present). saudi arabian-led air strikes on yemeni capital sana'a continue after a cease-fire.

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What happened in 1929?

1929 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • New Moon musical opens in London
  • 1st AAU Greco-Roman wrestling championships held
  • Seeing Eye Guide Dog Organization forms

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What was the calendar for October 1929?

October 1929 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with October being the 10th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how October 1929 calendar looked like.

Wednesday October 23, 1929