What happened on Saturday August 24, 1929?

About August 24th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the second day of the two-day Hebron massacre, Arab attackers targeted the Jewish community in Hebron, located in the British Mandate of Palestine. The violent assault resulted in the death of 65-68 Jews, with the remaining Jewish residents being forcibly expelled from the city.
  • Day of the week: August 24th, 1929 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Our Modern Maidens directed by Jack Conway

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August 24, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1929:

  • Hebron Massacre during 1929 Palestine Riots On the second day of the two-day Hebron massacre, Arab attackers targeted the Jewish community in Hebron, located in the British Mandate of Palestine. The violent assault resulted in the death of 65-68 Jews, with the remaining Jewish residents being forcibly expelled from the city.
  • 1929 Palestine Riots: Mass Killings of Jews During the 1929 Palestine Riots, Arab Palestinians launched deadly attacks across multiple cities, resulting in significant Jewish casualties: 18 Jews killed in Safed, 67 in Hebron, and 22 in Jerusalem.
  • Birth of Yasser Arafat Egyptian-Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat was born, who would later become a prominent figure in the Palestinian political landscape.
  • Turkey and Persia Friendship Treaty Turkey and Persia (modern-day Iran) signed a diplomatic friendship treaty, signaling improved bilateral relations in the region.
  • Helen Wills Moody Wins Women's Tennis Championship At the 43rd US Women's Tennis Championship, Helen Wills Moody defeated Phoebe H. Watson, showcasing her exceptional tennis skills.

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August 24, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 24, 1929?


August 24, 1929 was a Saturday and it was the 236th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1929 can also be written as 8/24/1929 in the US and as 24/8/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 24, 1929?


Famous people born on August 24, 1929:

  • Yasser Arafat

    Yasser Arafat was a prominent Palestinian political leader who played a pivotal role in the Palestinian national movement.

  • Pierre Mazeaud

    Pierre Mazeaud is a prominent French lawyer and politician who served in various high-level governmental roles.

  • Vera Miles

    Vera Miles was a prominent American actress known for her roles in Alfred Hitchcock films like 'Psycho' and 'The Man Who Knew Too Much'.

  • Mohammad Beheshti
  • Alice di Lussemburgo
  • Dino De Poli

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August 24, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 24, 1929:

  • Jules Alexandre Daveau
  • Juan Antonio Escurra
  • Karel van de Woestijne

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August 24, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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August 24, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 24, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 11:33 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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How old is someone born on August 24, 1929?


Someone born on August 24, 1929 is:

95 years 8 months old,

or 1148 months and 9 days old,

or 4993 weeks

or 34951 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1929?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 24, 1929.

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