What happened on Sunday April 28, 1929?

About April 28th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: On the fourteenth anniversary of the first poison gas attack during World War I, a solemn ceremony was held in Steenstrate, Belgium. Approximately 10,000 war veterans from Belgium, Britain, and France gathered to dedicate a memorial commemorating the tragic events of chemical warfare that occurred in this Flanders village during the conflict. The monument serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the devastating impact of chemical weapons.
  • Day of the week: April 28th, 1929 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Black Watch directed by John Ford

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April 28, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 28, 1929:

  • World War I Memorial Dedication in Steenstrate On the fourteenth anniversary of the first poison gas attack during World War I, a solemn ceremony was held in Steenstrate, Belgium. Approximately 10,000 war veterans from Belgium, Britain, and France gathered to dedicate a memorial commemorating the tragic events of chemical warfare that occurred in this Flanders village during the conflict. The monument serves as a poignant reminder of the human cost of war and the devastating impact of chemical weapons.
  • Silent Film 'Betrayal' Premieres in New York The silent drama film 'Betrayal' made its debut in New York City, featuring prominent actors Emil Jannings and Gary Cooper. This cinematic release represented the continued evolution of early Hollywood filmmaking, showcasing the star power and dramatic storytelling of the late 1920s silent film era.

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April 28, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 28, 1929?


April 28, 1929 was a Sunday and it was the 118th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 28, 1929 can also be written as 4/28/1929 in the US and as 28/4/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 28, 1929?


Famous people born on April 28, 1929:

  • Carolyn Jones in Amarillo

    American actress best known for her iconic role as Morticia Addams in the classic TV series 'The Addams Family'.

  • Avigdor Arikha

    Renowned French-Israeli artist, printmaker, and art historian who made significant contributions to modern art and art theory.

  • Evangelina Elizondo

    Prominent Mexican actress who had a significant career in film and television, known for her versatile roles and contributions to Latin...

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April 28, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 28, 1929:

  • Hendrik van Heuckelum

    Dutch footballer (d. 1929).

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April 28, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 28th is Taurus.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 28, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 28, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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April 28, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 28, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 28, 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 April 28, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 10:50 pm and setting at 09:33 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1929.

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How old is someone born on April 28, 1929?


Someone born on April 28, 1929 is:

95 years 11 months old,

or 1151 months and 26 days old,

or 5008 weeks and 3 days old,

or 35059 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 28, 1929?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 28, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 28, 1929.

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