What happened on Tuesday August 29, 1916?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1916:

• German Military Leadership Change Paul von Hindenburg replaced Erich von Falkenhayn as the Chief of Staff of the German Army during World War I, signaling a strategic shift in German military leadership.
• Jones Act for Philippine Independence The United States Congress passed the Jones Act, which established a framework for eventual Philippine independence and provided significant autonomy to the Philippine islands under U.S. governance.
• Bulgarian Territorial Expansion Bulgaria captured the Dobruja region from Romania, expanding its territorial control during World War I and significantly altering the geopolitical landscape of southeastern Europe.
• Romanian Army Advances in Transylvania During World War I, the Romanian Army successfully captured the city of Brașov in Transylvania, marking a significant military operation in the Transylvanian campaign.
• Maritime Disaster off China Coast The transport ship Hsin-Yu and cruiser Hai-Yung collided off the Chinese coast, resulting in a catastrophic maritime accident that claimed approximately 1,000 lives.

Events in 1916

August 29, 1916: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 29, 1916

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 1916

August 29, 1916 was a Tuesday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1916 can also be written as 8/29/1916 in the US and as 29/8/1916 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1916 in August 1916 calendar

Famous people born on August 29, 1916:

• Consuelo Velazquez

  Renowned Mexican musician and songwriter, best known for composing the iconic romantic song 'Bésame Mucho'.

• George Montgomery

  American actor and film stuntman known for his work in Western movies during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1916

Famous people born on August 29th

Famous people died on August 29, 1916:

• Oskar Backlund

Famous people who died in 1916

Famous people who died on August 29th

August 29, 1916: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1916 was It's a Hundred to One You're in Love by M.J. O'Connell, according to the music chart for the week August 28th and September 3rd.

1. M.J. O'Connell - It's a Hundred to One You're in Love
2. Elizabeth Wheeler - At the End of a Beautiful Day
3. Al Jolson - I Sent My Wife to the Thousand Isles
4. Prince's Orchestra - Babes in the Wood

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 29, 1916: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1916 is Dragon and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 29, 1916 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 1916 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 August 29, 1916 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 06:13 am and setting at 07:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 13, 1916 while the next full moon would come on Sep 11, 1916.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1916

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Someone born on August 29, 1916 is:

108 years 8 months old,

or 1304 months and 15 days old,

or 5672 weeks and 1 day old,

or 39705 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1916?

There are 107 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 29, 1916?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 29, 1916.

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