What happened on Friday October 25, 1929?

About October 25th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: Former U.S. Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes related to the infamous Teapot Dome oil lease scandal, marking a significant moment in American political corruption history. Fall became the first Presidential cabinet member to be sentenced to prison for actions committed while in office, highlighting the serious consequences of political misconduct.
  • Day of the week: October 25th, 1929 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: The Virginian directed by Victor Fleming

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October 25, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 25, 1929:

  • Albert B. Fall Convicted in Teapot Dome Scandal Former U.S. Interior Secretary Albert B. Fall was convicted of accepting bribes related to the infamous Teapot Dome oil lease scandal, marking a significant moment in American political corruption history. Fall became the first Presidential cabinet member to be sentenced to prison for actions committed while in office, highlighting the serious consequences of political misconduct.
  • First Color Television Patent Filed Vladimir Zworykin, a pioneering Russian-American inventor, filed the first patent for color television technology, a groundbreaking moment in the evolution of electronic visual communication that would revolutionize media and entertainment in the coming decades.
  • Australia Ends Military Conscription Australia officially terminated its military conscription policy, marking a significant shift in the nation's defense and recruitment strategies in the interwar period.
  • Annular Solar Eclipse Observed An annular solar eclipse was visible across the Atlantic Ocean and parts of Africa, where the moon's apparent diameter is smaller than the sun's, creating a distinctive ring-like appearance around the moon's silhouette.

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October 25, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was October 25, 1929?


October 25, 1929 was a Friday and it was the 298th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 25, 1929 can also be written as 10/25/1929 in the US and as 25/10/1929 in UK and Europe.

October 25, 1929 in October 1929 calendar

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Who was born on October 25, 1929?


Famous people born on October 25, 1929:

  • Bartolomeo Sorge

    Prominent Italian Jesuit priest who served as a significant religious advisor to multiple popes, particularly known for his work in Sicily...

  • George Crumb

    Highly influential American composer known for his innovative and experimental approach to contemporary classical music.

  • Peter Rühmkorf
  • Roger Tayler

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October 25, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 25th is Scorpio.

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October 25, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 25, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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October 25, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 25, 1929 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 25, 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 25, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 10:13 pm and setting at 02:30 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 25, 1929?


Someone born on October 25, 1929 is:

95 years 7 months old,

or 1147 months and 11 days old,

or 4988 weeks and 6 days old,

or 34922 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 25, 1929?

There are 142 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 25th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 25, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 25, 1929.

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