What happened on Friday October 29, 1937?

About October 29th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Italian dictator Benito Mussolini continued his ambitious land reclamation and urban development project by inaugurating Aprilia, the fourth city in the improved Pontine Marshes. Shortly after, on October 31st, he also inaugurated Guidonia, which was established as an airport city, showcasing the fascist regime's infrastructure expansion efforts.
  • Day of the week: October 29th, 1937 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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October 29, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 29, 1937:

  • Mussolini Inaugurates New Cities in Pontine Marshes Italian dictator Benito Mussolini continued his ambitious land reclamation and urban development project by inaugurating Aprilia, the fourth city in the improved Pontine Marshes. Shortly after, on October 31st, he also inaugurated Guidonia, which was established as an airport city, showcasing the fascist regime's infrastructure expansion efforts.
  • George Eyston Sets New Land Speed Record British racing driver George Eyston achieved a groundbreaking feat by setting a new land speed record of 309 miles per hour at the Great Salt Lake in Utah. This remarkable achievement pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering and human speed capabilities.
  • Henry Armstrong Wins World Featherweight Championship In a remarkable boxing performance, Henry Armstrong defeated Petey Sarron by knockout in the sixth round at Madison Square Garden, claiming the World Featherweight Championship title. Armstrong's victory solidified his reputation as one of the most formidable boxers of his era.
  • Federated Autonomous Government of Mongolia Formed The Federated Autonomous Government of Mongolia was established, with Hohhot serving as its capital. This political development was a precursor to the formation of Mengjiang, reflecting the complex geopolitical landscape of Inner Mongolia during the late 1930s.

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October 29, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 29, 1937?


October 29, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1937 can also be written as 10/29/1937 in the US and as 29/10/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 29, 1937?


Famous people born on October 29, 1937:

  • Lenny Wilkens

    Hall of Fame basketball player and coach, widely recognized as one of the most successful coaches in NBA history.

  • Sonny Osborne

    Influential bluegrass musician who, alongside his brother Bobby, played a pivotal role in popularizing bluegrass music on college campuses...

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October 29, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 29, 1937:

  • Élie Faure
  • Moyshe Kulbak

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October 29, 1937: 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, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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October 29, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 29, 1937 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 1937 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, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:51 am and setting at 02:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1937.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 1937?


Someone born on October 29, 1937 is:

87 years 7 months old,

or 1051 months and 8 days old,

or 4571 weeks

or 31997 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1937?

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday October 29th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 29, 1937.

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