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see horoscope and birth chart for October 24, 1929What happened on Thursday October 24, 1929?
About October 24th, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 29, 1929, the stock market experienced catastrophic losses, wiping out more than $30 billion from the New York Stock Exchange - a sum equivalent to 10 times the annual federal government budget. This event marked a pivotal moment in economic history, triggering the Great Depression.
- Day of the week: October 24th, 1929 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Virginian directed by Victor Fleming
More about October 24th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on October 24th, 1929.
Table of contents
- October 24, 1929: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was October 24, 1929?
- Who was born on October 24, 1929?
- October 24, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- October 24, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- October 24, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on October 24, 1929?
- Back in 1929
October 24, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 24, 1929:
- Wall Street Crash of 1929 On October 29, 1929, the stock market experienced catastrophic losses, wiping out more than $30 billion from the New York Stock Exchange - a sum equivalent to 10 times the annual federal government budget. This event marked a pivotal moment in economic history, triggering the Great Depression.
- Black Thursday Stock Market Panic On October 24, 1929, known as 'Black Thursday,' approximately 12.9 million shares were traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), shattering previous trading volume records. The market plummeted 9 percent, causing widespread panic. Stock brokers were overwhelmed by trade requests, leading to delayed and inaccurate reporting. The situation was so tense that police were deployed to prevent potential riots, while Wall Street executives desperately attempted to calm public fears.
- Publication of 'Happy Days are Here Again' The song 'Happy Days are Here Again' was published in the United States, ironically coinciding with the beginning of the Great Depression, symbolizing a sense of misplaced optimism during a turbulent economic period.
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What day of the week was October 24, 1929?
October 24, 1929 was a Thursday and it was the 297th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 24, 1929 can also be written as 10/24/1929 in the US and as 24/10/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 24, 1929?
Famous people born on October 24, 1929:
- George Crumb
Renowned American avant-garde composer known for innovative and experimental musical compositions, winner of the Pulitzer Prize.
- Hubert Aquin
Prominent Canadian novelist and intellectual who significantly influenced Quebec literature through experimental narrative techniques and...
- Sos Sargsyan
Prominent Armenian actor and film director who made significant contributions to Armenian cinema.
- Jordan Radičkov
October 24, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
October 24, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 24th is Scorpio.
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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 24, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 24, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 24, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 24, 1929 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 24, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 01:54 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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Your place in the Universe on October 24, 1929
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Someone born on October 24, 1929 is:
95 years 6 months old,
or 1146 months and 20 days old,
or 4985 weeks and 6 days old,
or 34901 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 24, 1929?
There are 163 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday October 24th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 24, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 24, 1929.
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Back in 1929
