What happened on Friday June 29, 1928?

About June 29th, 1928, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Representation of the People Act 1928 becomes law, extending full voting rights to all women in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in gender equality and democratic representation.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1928 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Michigan Kid directed by Irvin Willat

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June 29, 1928: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1928:

  • Women's Suffrage in the United Kingdom The Representation of the People Act 1928 becomes law, extending full voting rights to all women in the United Kingdom, marking a significant milestone in gender equality and democratic representation.
  • First Catholic Presidential Nominee At the Democratic National Convention in Houston, New York Governor Alfred E. Smith becomes the first Catholic nominated by a major political party for President of the United States, breaking significant religious barriers in American politics.
  • Prohibition Era Nightclub Raids Prohibition enforcement agents conducted an early morning raid on nearly every significant nightclub in New York City's Times Square district, demonstrating the aggressive enforcement of alcohol prohibition.
  • Early Television Broadcasting Milestone Jenkins Laboratories' experimental television station ''W3XK'' begins broadcasting on 6.42 MHz using 48 lines, representing an important early step in television technology development.
  • Infrastructure Development in Staten Island The Outerbridge Crossing and Goethals Bridge in Staten Island, New York were officially opened, significantly improving transportation infrastructure in the region.
  • South Indian Railway Labor Dispute The South Indian Railway Strike begins, highlighting labor tensions and workers' rights issues in colonial-era India.

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June 29, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was June 29, 1928?


June 29, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 181st day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1928 can also be written as 6/29/1928 in the US and as 29/6/1928 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1928 in June 1928 calendar

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Who was born on June 29, 1928?


Famous people born on June 29, 1928:

  • Ian Bannen
    Ian Bannen

    Scottish actor renowned for his versatile performances in stage, television, and film.

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June 29, 1928: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 1928:

  • Álvaro de Castro

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June 29, 1928: 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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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 29, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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June 29, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 1928 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 1928 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, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 05:38 pm and setting at 03:25 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 03, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Jul 03, 1928.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1928?


Someone born on June 29, 1928 is:

96 years 10 months old,

or 1162 months and 15 days old,

or 5054 weeks and 5 days old,

or 35383 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1928?

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, 1928?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 29, 1928.

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