What happened on Saturday April 29, 1933?

About April 29th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 29, 1933, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) achieved a groundbreaking milestone by conducting the first public television broadcast in the United States during the New York World's Fair. This historic event marked a pivotal moment in media and communication technology, demonstrating the potential of visual broadcasting to a live audience. The broadcast represented a significant leap forward in how information and entertainment could be transmitted to the public, setting the stage for the television revolution that would transform global media in the coming decades.
  • Day of the week: April 29th, 1933 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Devil's Brother directed by Hal Roach, Charley Rogers

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April 29, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 29, 1933:

  • First Public Television Broadcast in the United States On April 29, 1933, the National Broadcasting Company (NBC) achieved a groundbreaking milestone by conducting the first public television broadcast in the United States during the New York World's Fair. This historic event marked a pivotal moment in media and communication technology, demonstrating the potential of visual broadcasting to a live audience. The broadcast represented a significant leap forward in how information and entertainment could be transmitted to the public, setting the stage for the television revolution that would transform global media in the coming decades.

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April 29, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 29, 1933?


April 29, 1933 was a Saturday and it was the 119th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 29, 1933 can also be written as 4/29/1933 in the US and as 29/4/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 29, 1933?


Famous people born on April 29, 1933:

  • Willie Nelson

    Legendary country music singer-songwriter who revolutionized the genre with his unique style and iconic hits.

  • Rod McKuen

    Prolific American poet, songwriter, and performer who popularized poetry in mainstream culture during the 1960s and 1970s.

  • Horst Faas

    German photographer and journalist (b. 1933).

  • Ed Charles

    American baseball player and coach (d. 2018).

  • Keith Baxter (actor)

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April 29, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 29, 1933:

  • Constantine P. Cavafy

    Renowned Greek poet known for his distinctive style and themes of desire and nostalgia.

  • Clay Stone Briggs

    American politician (b. 1876).

  • Anagarika Dharmapala
  • Konstantinos Kavafis

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April 29, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 29, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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April 29, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 29, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 29, 1933 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, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 07:42 am and setting at 11:50 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1933.

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How old is someone born on April 29, 1933?


Someone born on April 29, 1933 is:

92 years and 4 days old,

or 1104 months and 4 days old,

or 4801 weeks

or 33607 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 29, 1933?

There are 361 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, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 29, 1933.

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