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see horoscope and birth chart for August 29, 1917What happened on Wednesday August 29, 1917?
About August 29th, 1917, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 29, 1917, the Canadian Parliament passed the Military Service Act during World War I, granting the Government of Canada legal authority to compulsorily draft men into military service. This controversial legislation marked a significant shift in Canada's war effort, as voluntary enlistment had previously been the primary method of military recruitment. The act was particularly divisive, especially in Quebec, where resistance to conscription was strong, and it would later contribute to social and political tensions within the country.
- Day of the week: August 29th, 1917 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: There's a Long, Long Trail A-Winding by John McCormack
- Popular movie: The Eye of Envy directed by Harrish Ingraham
More about August 29th, 1917? See below for more news and curiosities on August 29th, 1917.
Table of contents
- August 29, 1917: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 29, 1917?
- Who was born on August 29, 1917?
- August 29, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
- August 29, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
- August 29, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 29, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 29, 1917?
- Back in 1917
August 29, 1917: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 29, 1917:
- Canada Introduces Military Conscription During World War I On August 29, 1917, the Canadian Parliament passed the Military Service Act during World War I, granting the Government of Canada legal authority to compulsorily draft men into military service. This controversial legislation marked a significant shift in Canada's war effort, as voluntary enlistment had previously been the primary method of military recruitment. The act was particularly divisive, especially in Quebec, where resistance to conscription was strong, and it would later contribute to social and political tensions within the country.
August 29, 1917: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 29, 1917?
August 29, 1917 was a Wednesday and it was the 241st day of the year 1917 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 29, 1917 can also be written as 8/29/1917 in the US and as 29/8/1917 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 29, 1917?
Famous people born on August 29, 1917:
- Jack Kirby
Pioneering comic book artist and co-creator of numerous Marvel and DC superheroes, including Captain America, the Fantastic Four, and the...
- Isabel Sanford
Renowned African American actress best known for her iconic role as Louise Jefferson in the groundbreaking sitcom 'The Jeffersons' and 'All...
August 29, 1917: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 29, 1917:
- George Huntington Hartford
American businessman (b. 1833).
- IV conte Grey Albert Grey
- Tommaso Monti
- Giuseppe Picchioni
August 29, 1917: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on August 29, 1917 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 27th and September 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
August 29, 1917: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1917 was There's a Long, Long Trail A-Winding by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week August 27th and September 2nd.
- John McCormack - There's a Long, Long Trail A-Winding
- George Wilson & Lewis James - When the Sun Goes Down in Dixie (And the Moon Begins to Rise)
August 29, 1917: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 29th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
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, 1917: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1917 is Snake and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 29, 1917: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 29, 1917 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 1917 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, 1917 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 04:36 pm and setting at 02:50 am.
The previous full moon was on Aug 03, 1917 while the next full moon would come on Sep 01, 1917.
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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1917
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Someone born on August 29, 1917 is:
107 years 8 months old,
or 1292 months and 15 days old,
or 5620 weeks
or 39340 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1917?
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, 1917?
You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on August 29, 1917.
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Back in 1917
