What happened on Wednesday May 29, 1935?

Here's what happened on May 29, 1935:

• Messerschmitt Bf 109 First Flight The Messerschmitt Bf 109, a revolutionary German fighter aircraft, completed its inaugural test flight. This aircraft would become one of the most significant and widely used fighter planes during World War II, playing a crucial role in the German Luftwaffe's aerial operations.
• Hoover Dam Construction Completed The massive Hoover Dam construction project was finalized, marking a significant engineering achievement of the Great Depression era. Located on the Colorado River between Nevada and Arizona, this monumental infrastructure project would provide hydroelectric power, flood control, and water storage for the southwestern United States.
• Labor Unrest in Northern Rhodesia Significant labor tensions erupted in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia), with approximately 9,000 native workers engaging in a strike that led to violent confrontations with police. The incident resulted in six native workers being killed in the Copperbelt Province near Luanshya, highlighting the complex labor and racial dynamics of colonial Africa.
• Josef Suk Commemorated Remembrance of Josef Suk, a prominent Czech composer and violinist born in 1874, who made significant contributions to classical music and Czech cultural heritage.
• Royal Marines Leadership Change Martin Garrod was appointed as the Commandant General of the Royal Marines, a significant leadership position in this prestigious maritime military force.
• California Pacific International Exposition Opens The California Pacific International Exposition commenced, likely showcasing technological innovations, cultural exhibits, and promoting regional development during the mid-1930s.
• Hague Local Museum Opens A local museum in The Hague, Netherlands, was inaugurated, contributing to the city's cultural and historical preservation efforts.

Events in 1935

May 29, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 29, 1935

Newspapers from May. 29, 1935

May 29, 1935 was a Wednesday and it was the 149th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 29, 1935 can also be written as 5/29/1935 in the US and as 29/5/1935 in UK and Europe.

May 29, 1935 in May 1935 calendar

Famous people born on May 29, 1935:

• Jean-Pierre Escalettes

  French sports administrator who led the French Football Federation from 2005 to 2010, playing a significant role in national football...

• André Brink

  Renowned South African novelist and playwright who was a prominent anti-apartheid writer, known for his powerful literary works critiquing...

• Jacques Ebner
• Jean Ueberschlag
• Sylvia Robinson

Famous people born in 1935

Famous people born on May 29th

Famous people died on May 29, 1935:

• Andreas Andreadis
• Camillo Di Sciullo
• Josef Suk

Famous people who died in 1935

Famous people who died on May 29th

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

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

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May 29, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 29, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 29, 1935 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 29, 1935 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, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 06:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1935.

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Someone born on May 29, 1935 is:

89 years 11 months old,

or 1079 months and 15 days old,

or 4694 weeks

or 32858 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 29, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 29, 1935.

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