What happened on Saturday October 29, 1904?

About October 29th, 1904, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) subway system officially commenced operations in New York City, revolutionizing urban transportation. This groundbreaking public transit network would become a critical component of New York's infrastructure, transforming how millions of residents commuted and fundamentally reshaping the city's urban landscape.
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 1904 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Asahi katsudô daishashin directed by

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October 29, 1904: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1904:

  • IRT Subway Opens in New York City The Interborough Rapid Transit (IRT) subway system officially commenced operations in New York City, revolutionizing urban transportation. This groundbreaking public transit network would become a critical component of New York's infrastructure, transforming how millions of residents commuted and fundamentally reshaping the city's urban landscape.
  • First Intercity Trucking Service in Texas The inaugural intercity trucking service was established between Colorado City and Snyder, Texas, marking a significant milestone in early 20th-century transportation infrastructure. This pioneering route represented an important development in commercial logistics and regional connectivity during the early automotive era.

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October 29, 1904: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 29, 1904?


October 29, 1904 was a Saturday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1904 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1904 can also be written as 10/29/1904 in the US and as 29/10/1904 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 29, 1904?


Famous people born on October 29, 1904:

  • Perc Westmore

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October 29, 1904: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1904:

  • Luigi Ossoinack

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October 29, 1904: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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October 29, 1904: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1904 is Dragon and the associated element is Wood.

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October 29, 1904: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1904 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 1904 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 October 29, 1904 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 09:11 pm and setting at 11:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 24, 1904 while the next full moon would come on Nov 23, 1904.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 1904?


Someone born on October 29, 1904 is:

120 years 6 months old,

or 1446 months and 15 days old,

or 6289 weeks and 4 days old,

or 44027 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1904?

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