What happened on Thursday May 29, 1919?

About May 29th, 1919, in brief:

  • Historical events: Arthur Eddington conducted groundbreaking astronomical measurements during a solar eclipse, observing shifted star positions to test Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory of general relativity. This scientific expedition was a pivotal moment in modern physics, potentially challenging Newtonian physics and providing empirical evidence for Einstein's complex gravitational theory.
  • Day of the week: May 29th, 1919 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • #1 US song: (Dry Your) Tears by Samuel Ash
  • Popular movie: True Heart Susie directed by D.W. Griffith

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May 29, 1919: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 29, 1919:

  • Einstein's Theory of Relativity Tested During Solar Eclipse Arthur Eddington conducted groundbreaking astronomical measurements during a solar eclipse, observing shifted star positions to test Albert Einstein's revolutionary theory of general relativity. This scientific expedition was a pivotal moment in modern physics, potentially challenging Newtonian physics and providing empirical evidence for Einstein's complex gravitational theory.
  • Third Anglo-Afghan War Begins Afghan forces initiated military operations by marching through the strategic Khyber Pass, capturing the border town of Bagh and positioning themselves near a British Indian Army garrison in Landi Kotal. This marked the commencement of the Third Anglo-Afghan War, a significant conflict in the region's colonial history.
  • Pop-Up Toaster Patent Filed Charles Strite revolutionized breakfast technology by patenting the automatic pop-up toaster, a kitchen innovation that would transform home cooking and breakfast preparation in the 20th century. This invention marked a significant milestone in household appliance design and convenience.
  • Turkestan Army Defeats White Russian Forces The Turkestan Army achieved a strategic victory against White Russian forces on the western bank of the Belaya River in Russia. This battle was part of the broader Russian Civil War, highlighting the complex military conflicts following the Russian Revolution.
  • Republic of Prekmurje Founded The Republic of Prekmurje was established, representing a unique political development in the aftermath of World War I. This short-lived regional entity reflected the complex geopolitical transformations occurring in Central Europe during this period.

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May 29, 1919: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 29, 1919?


May 29, 1919 was a Thursday and it was the 149th day of the year 1919 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1919 can also be written as 5/29/1919 in the US and as 29/5/1919 in UK and Europe.

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May 29, 1919: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 29, 1919:

  • Robert Bacon

    American colonel and politician, 39th united states secretary of state (b. 1860).

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May 29, 1919: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 29, 1919 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 26th and June 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 29, 1919: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 29, 1919 was (Dry Your) Tears by Samuel Ash, according to the music chart for the week May 26th and June 1st.

  1. - (Dry Your) Tears youtube
  2. - After All youtube
  3. - When You Look in the Heart of a Rose youtube
  4. - On the Road to Calais youtube
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May 29, 1919: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 29th is Gemini.

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May 29, 1919: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1919 is Goat and the associated element is Earth.

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May 29, 1919: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 29, 1919 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1919 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 May 29, 1919 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 05:27 am and setting at 09:41 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 15, 1919 while the next full moon would come on Jun 13, 1919.

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How old is someone born on May 29, 1919?


Someone born on May 29, 1919 is:

105 years 11 months old,

or 1271 months and 15 days old,

or 5528 weeks and 6 days old,

or 38702 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 29, 1919?

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