What happened on Friday August 29, 1924?

Here's what happened on August 29, 1924:

• Germany's Reichstag Approves Dawes Plan On August 29, 1924, Germany's Reichstag (parliament) formally approved the Dawes Plan, a critical economic agreement designed to address the complex financial challenges arising from World War I reparations. The plan, named after American banker Charles G. Dawes, proposed a restructured payment schedule for Germany's war reparations and crucially called for France to end its military occupation of the Ruhr industrial region. This diplomatic and economic breakthrough represented a significant step towards stabilizing post-war European relations and economic recovery.
• First Radio Commercial Broadcast On August 29, 1922 (not 1924), the first radio commercial was aired on station WEAF in New York City. This groundbreaking 10-minute advertisement was for an apartment complex and marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of broadcast media and commercial communication, signaling the emergence of radio as a powerful advertising platform.
• August Uprising Planning in Georgia On August 29, 1924, the Damkom (Communist revolutionary organization) initiated detailed planning for a general insurrection against Soviet rule in Georgia, scheduled to commence at 2:00 am. This planned uprising was part of a broader resistance movement against Soviet control, reflecting the complex political tensions in the Caucasus region during the early years of Soviet expansion.

Events in 1924

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

Magazines from Aug. 29, 1924

Newspapers from Aug. 29, 1924

August 29, 1924 was a Friday and it was the 242nd day of the year 1924 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1924 can also be written as 8/29/1924 in the US and as 29/8/1924 in UK and Europe.

August 29, 1924 in August 1924 calendar

Famous people born on August 29, 1924:

• Dinah Washington

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• María Dolores Pradera

Famous people born in 1924

Famous people born on August 29th

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

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1924 was There's Yes! Yes! in Your Eyes by Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week August 25th and August 31st.

1. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - There's Yes! Yes! in Your Eyes
2. John McCormack - Indiana Moon
3. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - Spain

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, 1924: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 29, 1924 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:24 am and setting at 07:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1924 while the next full moon would come on Sep 13, 1924.

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Your place in the Universe on August 29, 1924

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Someone born on August 29, 1924 is:

100 years 8 months old,

or 1208 months and 15 days old,

or 5254 weeks and 5 days old,

or 36783 days old,

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

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, 1924?

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

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