What happened on Saturday August 29, 1925?

About August 29th, 1925, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Great Syrian Revolt, Druze rebels successfully captured the As-Suwayda citadel from French colonial forces after a prolonged forty-day siege, symbolizing resistance against foreign occupation.
  • Day of the week: August 29th, 1925 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • #1 US song: Moonlight and Roses by John McCormack
  • Popular movie: Shore Leave directed by John S. Robertson

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August 29, 1925: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 29, 1925:

  • Druze Rebels Capture As-Suwayda Citadel During the Great Syrian Revolt, Druze rebels successfully captured the As-Suwayda citadel from French colonial forces after a prolonged forty-day siege, symbolizing resistance against foreign occupation.
  • Babe Ruth Suspended by Yankees Manager New York Yankees star Babe Ruth was suspended and fined $5,000 by manager Miller Huggins after arriving late for batting practice following a night of revelry, highlighting the strict discipline in professional baseball during the 1920s.
  • Mayfair Hotel Opens in St. Louis The Mayfair Hotel commenced operations in St. Louis, Missouri, representing the ongoing urban development and hospitality industry growth in the mid-1920s.
  • Birth of Panamanian President Demetrio B. Lakas, who would later become President of Panama, was born, marking the beginning of a life that would contribute to the nation's political landscape.

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August 29, 1925: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 29, 1925?


August 29, 1925 was a Saturday and it was the 241st day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 29, 1925 can also be written as 8/29/1925 in the US and as 29/8/1925 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 29, 1925?


Famous people born on August 29, 1925:

  • Donald O'Connor

    Donald O'Connor was an iconic American actor, singer, and dancer, best known for his memorable performance in the classic musical 'Singin'...

  • Madeleine Chapsal

    Madeleine Chapsal is a prominent French literary critic and novelist who has made significant contributions to contemporary French...

  • Yves Velan
  • Dick Cusack

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August 29, 1925: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 29, 1925:

  • William Stoddard

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August 29, 1925: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on August 29, 1925 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week August 24th and August 30th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

August 29, 1925: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on August 29, 1925 was Moonlight and Roses by John McCormack, according to the music chart for the week August 24th and August 30th.

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August 29, 1925: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

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August 29, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 29, 1925 is Ox and the associated element is Wood.

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August 29, 1925: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 29, 1925 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 29, 1925 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, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:29 pm and setting at 02:19 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 04, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Sep 02, 1925.

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How old is someone born on August 29, 1925?


Someone born on August 29, 1925 is:

99 years 8 months old,

or 1196 months and 15 days old,

or 5202 weeks and 4 days old,

or 36418 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 29, 1925?

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, 1925?

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