What happened on Monday June 29, 1925?

About June 29th, 1925, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 29, 1925, a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Barbara, California, causing widespread destruction. The earthquake decimated the downtown area, with eighty-five percent of commercial buildings destroyed or severely damaged. The historic Mission Santa Barbara's twin towers collapsed, symbolizing the earthquake's immense destructive power. A critical moment during the disaster occurred when a gas company engineer heroically shut off the city's gas supply, preventing potentially catastrophic fires. Additionally, a dam failure in the nearby foothills released forty-five million gallons of water, compounding the disaster's impact.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1925 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • #1 US song: Midnight Waltz by Carl Fenton & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Headlines directed by Edward H. Griffith

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June 29, 1925: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1925:

  • Santa Barbara Earthquake of 1925 On June 29, 1925, a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck Santa Barbara, California, causing widespread destruction. The earthquake decimated the downtown area, with eighty-five percent of commercial buildings destroyed or severely damaged. The historic Mission Santa Barbara's twin towers collapsed, symbolizing the earthquake's immense destructive power. A critical moment during the disaster occurred when a gas company engineer heroically shut off the city's gas supply, preventing potentially catastrophic fires. Additionally, a dam failure in the nearby foothills released forty-five million gallons of water, compounding the disaster's impact.
  • Canada House Inaugurated in London On June 29, 1925, Canada House was officially opened in London, England. This architectural landmark symbolized Canada's growing international presence and diplomatic relations with the United Kingdom during the early 20th century. Located in Trafalgar Square, the building served as a significant representation of Canadian identity and diplomatic engagement in the heart of the British Empire.

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

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What day of the week was June 29, 1925?


June 29, 1925 was a Monday and it was the 180th day of the year 1925 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1925 can also be written as 6/29/1925 in the US and as 29/6/1925 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1925 in June 1925 calendar

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Who was born on June 29, 1925?


Famous people born on June 29, 1925:

  • Cara Williams
    Cara Williams

    Emmy Award-winning American actress known for her comedic roles in television and film during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Giorgio Napolitano

    Prominent Italian politician who served as the 11th President of Italy from 2006 to 2015, with a long history in the Italian Communist Party...

  • Hale Smith

    Accomplished American jazz musician and arranger who collaborated with notable artists like Chico Hamilton, Quincy Jones, and Ahmad Jamal.

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


Famous people died on June 29, 1925:

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June 29, 1925: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 1925 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 29th and July 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

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

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1925 was Midnight Waltz by Carl Fenton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 29th and July 5th.

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  2. - Riverboat Shuffle youtube
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June 29, 1925: 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, 1925: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on June 29, 1925 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 29, 1925 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 01:15 pm and setting at 01:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 06, 1925 while the next full moon would come on Jul 06, 1925.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1925?


Someone born on June 29, 1925 is:

99 years 10 months old,

or 1198 months and 15 days old,

or 5211 weeks and 2 days old,

or 36479 days old,

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

There are 46 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 29, 1925?

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