What happened on Saturday July 29, 1905?

Here's what happened on July 29, 1905:

• Dag Hammarskjöld: UN Secretary-General and Nobel Laureate Dag Hammarskjöld was a prominent Swedish diplomat, economist, and author who served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations. Known for his exceptional diplomatic skills and commitment to international peace, he was posthumously awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. His tragic death in a plane crash in 1961 while on a peacekeeping mission in Congo solidified his legacy as a humanitarian and global leader.
• Clara Bow: Silent Film Actress Clara Bow was a celebrated American silent film actress of the 1920s and early 1930s, known for her vibrant screen presence and iconic roles in films like 'It' and 'Saturday Night Kid'. She was a quintessential symbol of the 'Roaring Twenties' and one of the most popular actresses of the silent film era.

Events in 1905

July 29, 1905: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 29, 1905

Newspapers from Jul. 29, 1905

July 29, 1905 was a Saturday and it was the 210th day of the year 1905 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 29, 1905 can also be written as 7/29/1905 in the US and as 29/7/1905 in UK and Europe.

July 29, 1905 in July 1905 calendar

Famous people born on July 29, 1905:

• Clara Bow

  Clara Bow was an iconic American actress of the silent film era, known as the 'It Girl' and a major Hollywood star of the 1920s.

• Thelma Todd

  Thelma Todd was a talented American actress and comedian of the early Hollywood era, known for her comedic roles in numerous films during...

• Dag Hammarskjöld

  Dag Hammarskjöld was a renowned Swedish diplomat who served as the second Secretary-General of the United Nations.

• Dag Hjalmar Agne Carl Hammarskjöld

  Prize laureate for developing the UN into an effective and constructive international organization, capable of giving life to the principles...

• Stanley Kunitz

  Stanley Kunitz was a distinguished American poet who won the Pulitzer Prize for his exceptional poetry.

• Pierre Braunberger

  Pierre Braunberger was a French film producer and executive producer who played a significant role in the French cinema industry.

Famous people born in 1905

Famous people born on July 29th

July 29, 1905: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on July 29, 1905 was In the Sweet Bye and Bye by Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet), according to the music chart for the week July 24th and July 30th.

1. Peerless Quartet (Columbia Male Quartet) - In the Sweet Bye and Bye
2. Harry Anthony & James F. Harrison - Excelsior
3. Byron G. Harlan - Longing for You
4. Enrico Caruso - Cavalleria Rusticanna - Brindisi (Drinking Song)

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 29th is Leo.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 29, 1905: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 29, 1905 is Snake and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 29, 1905 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 29, 1905 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 July 29, 1905 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 02:21 am and setting at 06:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1905 while the next full moon would come on Aug 15, 1905.

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Someone born on July 29, 1905 is:

119 years 9 months old,

or 1437 months and 15 days old,

or 6250 weeks and 4 days old,

or 43754 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 29, 1905?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday July 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 29, 1905?

You belong to the Greatest Generation if you were born on July 29, 1905.

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