What happened on Wednesday January 29, 1930?

About January 29th, 1930, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pavel Molchanov successfully launched a radiosonde from Slutsk in the Soviet Union, a pioneering moment in meteorological and atmospheric research. This early radiosonde launch represented a significant technological advancement in understanding upper atmospheric conditions and weather patterns.
  • Day of the week: January 29th, 1930 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: City Girl directed by F.W. Murnau

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January 29, 1930: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 29, 1930:

  • First Radiosonde Launch by Pavel Molchanov Pavel Molchanov successfully launched a radiosonde from Slutsk in the Soviet Union, a pioneering moment in meteorological and atmospheric research. This early radiosonde launch represented a significant technological advancement in understanding upper atmospheric conditions and weather patterns.
  • General Dámaso Berenguer Becomes Prime Minister of Spain General Dámaso Berenguer assumed the role of Prime Minister of Spain, marking a significant political transition during a period of political instability in the country. His appointment came at a critical time in Spanish history, just before the eventual fall of the monarchy and the establishment of the Second Spanish Republic.
  • Fatal Coal Mine Explosion in Turkey A devastating coal mine explosion in Turkey resulted in the tragic loss of thirteen miners' lives, with an additional six miners sustaining injuries. This incident highlights the dangerous working conditions in early 20th-century mining operations and the significant occupational risks faced by industrial workers during this era.

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January 29, 1930: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 29, 1930?


January 29, 1930 was a Wednesday and it was the 29th day of the year 1930 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 29, 1930 can also be written as 1/29/1930 in the US and as 29/1/1930 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 29, 1930?


Famous people born on January 29, 1930:

  • Derek Bailey

    Pioneering English experimental guitarist who was a key figure in the development of free improvisation and avant-garde music.

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January 29, 1930: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 29, 1930:

  • Carlo Salvioli
  • Elisabetta Francesca d'Asburgo-Lorena
  • Giuseppe Garibotti

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January 29, 1930: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 29th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 29, 1930: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 29, 1930 is Horse and the associated element is Metal.

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January 29, 1930: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 29, 1930 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 29, 1930 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 January 29, 1930 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:30 am and setting at 05:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 14, 1930 while the next full moon would come on Feb 13, 1930.

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How old is someone born on January 29, 1930?


Someone born on January 29, 1930 is:

95 years 2 months old,

or 1142 months and 25 days old,

or 4969 weeks

or 34783 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 29, 1930?

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 29, 1930?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 29, 1930.

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