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see horoscope and birth chart for December 31, 1929What happened on Tuesday December 31, 1929?
About December 31st, 1929, in brief:
- Historical events: Mahatma Gandhi delivers a powerful speech at the Indian National Congress, presenting a resolution calling for Indian independence. The resolution passes unanimously, marking a significant moment in India's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.
- Day of the week: December 31st, 1929 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: directed by Luis Buñuel
More about December 31st, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on December 31st, 1929.
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December 31, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 31, 1929:
- Gandhi Advocates for Indian Independence Mahatma Gandhi delivers a powerful speech at the Indian National Congress, presenting a resolution calling for Indian independence. The resolution passes unanimously, marking a significant moment in India's struggle for freedom from British colonial rule.
- Paisley Cinema Fire Tragedy A devastating fire at a movie theatre in Paisley, Renfrewshire, Scotland results in the tragic death of 69 children. The fire was quickly extinguished, but the children perished from suffocation, toxic celluloid fumes, and trampling during the panic to escape.
- Guy Lombardo Debuts 'Auld Lang Syne' at New Year's Eve Celebration Guy Lombardo performs 'Auld Lang Syne' at the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City, marking the first time the song becomes a traditional New Year's Eve anthem. This performance would go on to establish a cultural tradition that continues to this day.
- Pope Pius XI Issues Encyclical on Christian Education Pope Pius XI publishes the encyclical 'Divini illius magistri', providing comprehensive guidance on Christian education and the role of the Church in educational principles.
December 31, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 31, 1929?
December 31, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 365th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 31, 1929 can also be written as 12/31/1929 in the US and as 31/12/1929 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 31, 1929?
Famous people born on December 31, 1929:
- Francesco Alberoni
Renowned Italian sociologist, writer, and professor who has made significant contributions to understanding social dynamics and human...
- Sultan bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud
Saudi Arabian royal family member, a prominent figure in the Saudi political and social landscape.
- Mies Bouwman
Prominent Dutch television host who was a significant figure in Dutch media during her active years, passing away in 2018.
December 31, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 31, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Snake personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 31, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 31, 1929 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 December 31, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 08:12 am and setting at 06:02 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 16, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jan 14, 1930.
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Your place in the Universe on December 31, 1929
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Someone born on December 31, 1929 is:
95 years 3 months old,
or 1143 months and 23 days old,
or 4973 weeks and 1 day old,
or 34812 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1929?
There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1929.
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