What happened on Tuesday April 29, 1924?

Here's what happened on April 29, 1924:

• 1924 Southern United States Tornado Outbreak A devastating tornado outbreak struck the Southern United States from April 29-30, 1924, causing unprecedented destruction and loss of life. The event was characterized by at least 28 tornadoes, with 26 classified as significant (F2 or stronger). The outbreak primarily impacted the Carolinas, with South Carolina bearing the brunt of the devastation, recording 76 deaths. Additional fatalities were reported in Georgia (16 deaths) and Alabama (13 deaths), with the total death toll reaching 114 and over 1,166 people injured. The most catastrophic tornado of the outbreak was a long-lived tornado family that generated F4 damage in rural South Carolina. This particular tornado was exceptionally destructive, claiming 53 lives and injuring at least 534 people. The tornado's path stretched across multiple counties, leaving a trail of widespread destruction and community trauma. This event remains one of the most significant and deadly tornado outbreaks in early 20th-century American history, highlighting the region's vulnerability to severe weather events.

Events in 1924

April 29, 1924: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 29, 1924

Newspapers from Apr. 29, 1924

April 29, 1924 was a Tuesday and it was the 120th day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1924 can also be written as 4/29/1924 in the US and as 29/4/1924 in UK and Europe.

April 29, 1924 in April 1924 calendar

Famous people born on April 29, 1924:

• Zizi Jeanmaire

  Renowned French dancer, actress, and choreographer who was a prominent figure in mid-20th century performing arts.

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on April 29th

Famous people died on April 29, 1924:

• Ernest Fox Nichols

  American educator and physicist (b. 1869).

Famous people who died in 1924

Famous people who died on April 29th

April 29, 1924: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on April 29, 1924 was You're in Kentucky Sure as You're Born by Jan Garber & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week April 28th and May 4th.

1. Jan Garber & His Orchestra - You're in Kentucky Sure as You're Born
2. Al Jolson - California, Here I Come!

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 29th 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 29, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1924 is Rat and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 29, 1924 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 1924 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 29, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 04:04 am and setting at 04:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 19, 1924 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on April 29, 1924

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Someone born on April 29, 1924 is:

101 years and 14 days old,

or 1212 months and 14 days old,

or 5272 weeks

or 36904 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1924?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday April 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 29, 1924?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on April 29, 1924.

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