What happened on Wednesday June 29, 1910?

About June 29th, 1910, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 29, 1910, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) agreement was signed, establishing the oldest continuously operating customs union in the world. British colonial administrators representing South Africa, Bechuanaland (now Botswana), and Basutoland (now Lesotho) formalized a regional economic cooperation framework that would enable free trade and shared customs revenue. This landmark agreement laid the groundwork for future economic integration in southern Africa, predating the countries' independence and demonstrating early collaborative economic strategies in the region.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1910 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • #1 US song: Cubanola Glide by Prince's Orchestra
  • Popular movie: directed by D.W. Griffith

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June 29, 1910: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1910:

  • Southern African Customs Union Agreement Signed On June 29, 1910, the Southern African Customs Union (SACU) agreement was signed, establishing the oldest continuously operating customs union in the world. British colonial administrators representing South Africa, Bechuanaland (now Botswana), and Basutoland (now Lesotho) formalized a regional economic cooperation framework that would enable free trade and shared customs revenue. This landmark agreement laid the groundwork for future economic integration in southern Africa, predating the countries' independence and demonstrating early collaborative economic strategies in the region.
  • Interstate Commerce Commission Reduces Freight Rates On June 29, 1910, the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) mandated significant reductions in freight rates for six Western railroads. This regulatory action was part of the Progressive Era's efforts to control railroad pricing and protect agricultural and industrial interests from potentially exploitative transportation costs. The decision reflected the growing government oversight of transportation infrastructure and economic practices during the early 20th century.

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June 29, 1910: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 29, 1910?


June 29, 1910 was a Wednesday and it was the 180th day of the year 1910 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1910 can also be written as 6/29/1910 in the US and as 29/6/1910 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 29, 1910?


Famous people born on June 29, 1910:

  • Frank Loesser

    Renowned American musical theater composer and lyricist, known for Broadway classics like 'Guys and Dolls' and 'How to Succeed in Business...

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June 29, 1910: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 1910:

  • Ferdinando d'Orléans
  • Wilhelm Spemann

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June 29, 1910: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 1910 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 27th and July 3rd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 29, 1910: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1910 was Cubanola Glide by Prince's Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 27th and July 3rd.

  1. - Cubanola Glide youtube
  2. - Moonlight in Jungle Land youtube
  3. - Casey Jones youtube
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June 29, 1910: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 29th is Cancer.

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June 29, 1910: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1910 is Dog and the associated element is Metal.

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June 29, 1910: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 1910 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 1910 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 June 29, 1910 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 44% full, rising at 11:38 pm and setting at 12:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 22, 1910 while the next full moon would come on Jul 22, 1910.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1910?


Someone born on June 29, 1910 is:

114 years 10 months old,

or 1378 months and 15 days old,

or 5994 weeks

or 41958 days old,

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