What happened on Tuesday June 29, 1926?

About June 29th, 1926, in brief:

  • Historical events: Paul Berg, a distinguished American chemist who would later win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was born in Brooklyn, New York. His groundbreaking work in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology would significantly advance scientific understanding.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1926 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • #1 US song: Sorry and Blue by Jean Goldkette & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: The Son of the Sheik directed by George Fitzmaurice

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June 29, 1926: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1926:

  • Birth of Nobel Laureate Paul Berg Paul Berg, a distinguished American chemist who would later win the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was born in Brooklyn, New York. His groundbreaking work in molecular biology and recombinant DNA technology would significantly advance scientific understanding.
  • Carter Woodson Wins Springarn Medal Carter G. Woodson, a pioneering African American historian, was awarded the Springarn Medal by the NAACP for his groundbreaking research and documentation of Black history, significantly contributing to the understanding and preservation of African American historical narratives.
  • Arthur Meighen Returns as Canadian Prime Minister Arthur Meighen of the Conservative Party returned to serve as Prime Minister of Canada, marking a notable moment in Canadian political history during the interwar period.
  • Birth of Kuwaiti Emir Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah was born in Kuwait City, who would later become a significant political leader and Emir of Kuwait, playing a crucial role in the nation's modern development.
  • Italy Implements Nationwide Work Hour Increase As part of a comprehensive national efficiency initiative, the Italian government mandated an increase in the standard working day by one hour, reflecting the era's industrial productivity mindset.

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June 29, 1926: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 29, 1926?


June 29, 1926 was a Tuesday and it was the 180th day of the year 1926 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1926 can also be written as 6/29/1926 in the US and as 29/6/1926 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 29, 1926?


Famous people born on June 29, 1926:

  • Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah

    Emir of Kuwait from 1977 to 2006, he was a significant political leader who played a crucial role in Kuwait's modernization and regional...

  • Mel Brooks

    Iconic American comedian, filmmaker, and actor known for groundbreaking satirical comedies that revolutionized the film industry.

  • James K Baxter

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June 29, 1926: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on June 29, 1926 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week June 28th and July 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

June 29, 1926: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on June 29, 1926 was Sorry and Blue by Jean Goldkette & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week June 28th and July 4th.

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  2. - I've Found a New Baby youtube
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June 29, 1926: 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, 1926: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1926 is Tiger and the associated element is Fire.

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June 29, 1926: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 1926 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 1926 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, 1926 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:10 pm and setting at 10:47 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 25, 1926 while the next full moon would come on Jul 25, 1926.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1926?


Someone born on June 29, 1926 is:

98 years 10 months old,

or 1186 months and 15 days old,

or 5159 weeks and 1 day old,

or 36114 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1926?

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