What happened on Wednesday June 26, 1929?

About June 26th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 26, 1929, two significant textile and synthetic fiber manufacturing companies, ENKA (Europäische Niederländische Kunstseide Aktiengesellschaft) and Vereinigte Glanzstoff Factory, completed a strategic merger. This corporate consolidation represented an important moment in the industrial development of the European textile and synthetic materials sector during the interwar period.
  • Day of the week: June 26th, 1929 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: High Voltage directed by Howard Higgin

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June 26, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 26, 1929:

  • ENKA and Vereinigte Glanzstoff Factory Merger On June 26, 1929, two significant textile and synthetic fiber manufacturing companies, ENKA (Europäische Niederländische Kunstseide Aktiengesellschaft) and Vereinigte Glanzstoff Factory, completed a strategic merger. This corporate consolidation represented an important moment in the industrial development of the European textile and synthetic materials sector during the interwar period.
  • Death of Amandus Adamson On June 26, 1929, Amandus Adamson, a prominent Estonian sculptor known for his significant contributions to Baltic art, passed away. Adamson was renowned for his sculptural works that captured the maritime culture and landscapes of Estonia, and he played a crucial role in developing the national artistic identity during the early 20th century.

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

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What day of the week was June 26, 1929?


June 26, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 177th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 26, 1929 can also be written as 6/26/1929 in the US and as 26/6/1929 in UK and Europe.

June 26, 1929 in June 1929 calendar

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Who was born on June 26, 1929?


Famous people born on June 26, 1929:

  • Milton Glaser

    Iconic graphic designer who revolutionized visual communication with his famous 'I ❤ NY' logo, significantly influencing modern graphic...

  • Eric Carle

    Beloved children's book author and illustrator, best known for his iconic book 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar'.

  • Francesco Cossiga

    Prominent Italian politician who served as President of Italy from 1985 to 1992, playing a significant role in Italian politics during a...

  • Jan de Jong
  • François Régis Hutin
  • Karel Vašák
  • June Bronhill

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June 26, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 26th is Cancer.

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

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

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June 26, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 26, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 26, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 11:22 pm and setting at 10:20 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jul 21, 1929.

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How old is someone born on June 26, 1929?


Someone born on June 26, 1929 is:

95 years 10 months old,

or 1150 months and 18 days old,

or 5003 weeks

or 35021 days old,

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

There are 43 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 26th 2025.

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

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

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