What happened on Tuesday December 29, 1936?

About December 29th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United Auto Workers union initiated a groundbreaking sit-down strike in Flint, Michigan, a pivotal moment in American labor history that would significantly influence workers' rights and union organizing strategies.
  • Day of the week: December 29th, 1936 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Fire Over England directed by William K. Howard

More about December 29th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on December 29th, 1936.

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December 29, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1936:

  • United Auto Workers Flint Sit-Down Strike The United Auto Workers union initiated a groundbreaking sit-down strike in Flint, Michigan, a pivotal moment in American labor history that would significantly influence workers' rights and union organizing strategies.
  • Stress Recognized as Medical Condition Medical professionals first officially recognized stress as a legitimate medical condition, marking a significant milestone in understanding human psychological and physiological health.
  • West China Famine A devastating famine in West China resulted in the tragic loss of approximately five million lives, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis and economic challenges of the region during this period.
  • Battle of Lopera Ends The Battle of Lopera concluded with a victory for the Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War, representing a strategic moment in the conflict between Republican and Nationalist factions.
  • Ray Nitschke Birth Ray Nitschke was born, who would later become a legendary NFL linebacker for the Green Bay Packers, known for his fierce playing style and significant contribution to professional football.
  • First Coast-to-Coast Mutual Broadcasting System Broadcast The Mutual Broadcasting System achieved its first coast-to-coast radio broadcast, a milestone in mass communication and media technology.
  • Sunglasses and Sunblock Marketed Two significant personal protection products were first marketed: Polaroid sunglasses and Ambre Solaire sunblock, marking an important development in personal health and consumer protection technology.
  • Ipswich Town Football Club Turns Professional Ipswich Town Football Club transitioned to professional status, representing a significant moment in the club's history and the broader professionalization of football in England.

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December 29, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 29, 1936?


December 29, 1936 was a Tuesday and it was the 364th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1936 can also be written as 12/29/1936 in the US and as 29/12/1936 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1936 in December 1936 calendar

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Who was born on December 29, 1936?


Famous people born on December 29, 1936:

  • Mary Tyler Moore

    Iconic American actress and producer known for her groundbreaking television work.

  • Mary Moore

    Acclaimed television actress who revolutionized women's representation in media through 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show'.

  • Ray Nitschke

    Legendary NFL linebacker for Green Bay Packers who played under Coach Vince Lombardi.

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December 29, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1936:

  • Robert Demachy
  • Fanny Lucy Radmall

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December 29, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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December 29, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1936 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 1936 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 December 29, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 06:37 pm and setting at 08:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1937.

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How old is someone born on December 29, 1936?


Someone born on December 29, 1936 is:

88 years 4 months old,

or 1060 months and 15 days old,

or 4611 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32278 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1936?

There are 229 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 29, 1936.

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