What happened on Saturday January 26, 1929?

Here's what happened on January 26, 1929:

• Indian National Congress Declares Independence Goal The Indian National Congress formally proclaimed its goal of achieving complete independence for India, marking a significant milestone in the Indian independence movement. This declaration represented a pivotal moment in challenging British colonial rule and setting the stage for future political struggles.
• Deadly Coal Mine Explosion in Shenyang A catastrophic coal mine explosion in Shenyang, northeast China, resulted in the tragic deaths of 100 Chinese workers and 3 Japanese workers. The incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century mining operations and the complex labor dynamics in the region.
• George Bancroft's First Talking Film Debuts The talking drama film featuring George Bancroft opened at the Rialto Theatre in New York City. This marked an important moment in the transition from silent to sound films, showcasing Bancroft's adaptation to the emerging talking picture technology.
• Technicolor Film 'Redskin' Premieres The film 'Redskin', starring Richard Dix and partially filmed in Technicolor, premiered at the Criterion Theatre in New York City. This screening represented an innovative moment in early color film technology and Native American representation in cinema.

Events in 1929

January 26, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 26, 1929

Newspapers from Jan. 26, 1929

January 26, 1929 was a Saturday and it was the 26th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 26, 1929 can also be written as 1/26/1929 in the US and as 26/1/1929 in UK and Europe.

January 26, 1929 in January 1929 calendar

Famous people born on January 26, 1929:

• Jules Feiffer

  Pulitzer Prize-winning American cartoonist, playwright, screenwriter, and educator known for his satirical and influential work.

• Gordon Solie

  Legendary American wrestling commentator known as the 'Voice of Wrestling' who significantly influenced professional wrestling broadcasting.

• M R Turner

  Renowned publisher known for innovative strategies and successful publications in the media industry.

• Elmer Kelton

  Acclaimed American journalist and writer, best known for his authentic and critically acclaimed Western novels that captured the spirit of...

• Frank Marshall

Famous people born in 1929

Famous people born on January 26th

Famous people died on January 26, 1929:

• Elizabeth Caland

Famous people who died in 1929

Famous people who died on January 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 26th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 26, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 26, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 26, 1929 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 26, 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 January 26, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:47 pm and setting at 09:02 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1929.

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Your place in the Universe on January 26, 1929

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Someone born on January 26, 1929 is:

96 years 2 months old,

or 1154 months and 28 days old,

or 5021 weeks and 4 days old,

or 35151 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 26, 1929?

There are 278 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 26, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 26, 1929.

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