What happened on Friday June 29, 1934?

About June 29th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: During an exhibition baseball game in Norfolk, Virginia, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig was struck in the head by a pitch, rendering him unconscious. This incident was a concerning moment for the baseball star, who was in the prime of his legendary career.
  • Day of the week: June 29th, 1934 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Mauvaise graine directed by Alexander Esway, Billy Wilder

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June 29, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 29, 1934:

  • Lou Gehrig Suffers Serious Head Injury During an exhibition baseball game in Norfolk, Virginia, New York Yankees first baseman Lou Gehrig was struck in the head by a pitch, rendering him unconscious. This incident was a concerning moment for the baseball star, who was in the prime of his legendary career.
  • Henry Cotton Wins Open Championship British professional golfer Henry Cotton secured a significant victory at the Open Championship on June 29, 1934, further establishing his reputation as one of the premier golfers of his era. Cotton was known for his technical precision and would go on to become a legendary figure in British golf.
  • Japanese Destroyer Miyuki Sinks in Collision On June 29, 1934, the Japanese destroyer Miyuki was involved in a tragic maritime accident in the Korea Strait, sinking after a collision with another Japanese naval vessel. The incident highlights the inherent risks of naval operations during the interwar period.

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June 29, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was June 29, 1934?


June 29, 1934 was a Friday and it was the 180th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 29, 1934 can also be written as 6/29/1934 in the US and as 29/6/1934 in UK and Europe.

June 29, 1934 in June 1934 calendar

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Who was born on June 29, 1934?


Famous people born on June 29, 1934:

  • Corey Allen

    American actor and director best known for his role in 'Rebel Without a Cause' alongside James Dean.

  • Carl Levin

    Long-serving Democratic Senator from Michigan who was a prominent figure in U.S.

  • Georges Wolinski

    French cartoonist and artist known for his work in satirical publications like Charlie Hebdo.

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June 29, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 29, 1934:

  • Zaro Ağa
  • Francesco Gerbaldi

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June 29, 1934: 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, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 29, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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June 29, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 29, 1934 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 29, 1934 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, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 84% full, rising at 10:06 pm and setting at 09:29 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 27, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Jul 26, 1934.

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How old is someone born on June 29, 1934?


Someone born on June 29, 1934 is:

90 years 10 months old,

or 1090 months and 15 days old,

or 4741 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33192 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 29, 1934?

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, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 29, 1934.

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