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What happened on Wednesday, January 30, 1929?

About January 30th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: The German silent film 'Pandora's Box' ('Die Büchse der Pandora'), directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst and starring Louise Brooks, premiered in Berlin.
  • Day of the week: January 30th, 1929 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont

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January 30, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 30, 1929:

  • Premiere of 'Pandora's Box' film in Berlin The German silent film 'Pandora's Box' ('Die Büchse der Pandora'), directed by Georg Wilhelm Pabst and starring Louise Brooks, premiered in Berlin. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Founding of Inter-Island Airways Inter-Island Airways, the predecessor to Hawaiian Airlines, was established, marking a significant development in inter-island air travel in Hawaii. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • Birth of Hugh Tayfield Hugh Joseph Tayfield was a South African international cricketer, known for his off-spin bowling, who played 37 Test matches for South Africa between 1949 and 1960. source: en.wikipedia.org

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January 30, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 30, 1929?


January 30, 1929 was a Wednesday and it was the 30th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 30, 1929 can also be written as 1/30/1929 in the US and as 30/1/1929 in UK and Europe.

January 30, 1929 in the complete 1929 calendar

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Who was born on January 30, 1929?


Famous people born on January 30, 1929:

  • Isamu Akasaki
    Isamu Akasaki

    Renowned Japanese physicist and engineer who made groundbreaking contributions to LED technology, particularly blue LED development, which...

  • Lucille Teasdale-Corti
    Lucille Teasdale-Corti

    Renowned Canadian doctor and humanitarian who dedicated her life to international medical aid, working extensively in Uganda and making...

  • Xavier Dor
    Xavier Dor

    French pro-life activist and founder of SOS Tout Petits, an anti-abortion organization known for provocative protests against abortion...

  • Lois Hole
    Lois Hole

    Prominent Canadian businesswoman, politician, and lieutenant governor of Alberta, known for her significant contributions to Canadian public...

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January 30, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 30th is Aquarius.

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January 30, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 30, 1929 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.

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January 30, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 30, 1929 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 30, 1929 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 January 30, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 59% full, rising at 10:14 pm and setting at 10:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 25, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Feb 23, 1929.

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How old is someone born on January 30, 1929?


Someone born on January 30, 1929 is:

97 years 7 months old,

or 1171 months and 19 days old,

or 5094 weeks and 2 days old,

or 35660 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 30, 1929?

There are 135 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 30th 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 30, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 30, 1929.

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Why 1929 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift


For someone born on January 30, 1929, a 1929 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.

The history attached to January 30, 1929 includes Premiere of 'Pandora's Box' film in Berlin, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.

Cinema from the world of January 30, 1929 included The Broadway Melody, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.

January 30, 1929 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Isamu Akasaki, making the date feel connected to a wider story.

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