Thursday May 16, 1929: on this day
May 16, 1929 was the 136th day of the year 1929, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is May 16, 1929 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 16, 1929, who was born and died on May 16, 1929, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 16, 1929, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Black Watch, directed by John Ford), TV series books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 16th, 1929 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was May 16, 1929?
- May 16, 1929: What happened on that day?
- May 16, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 16, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on May 16, 1929?
- May 16, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- May 16, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
- May 16, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- May 16, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on May 16, 1929?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1929?
- Who was the Pope on May 16, 1929?
What day of the week was May 16, 1929?
May 16, 1929 was a Thursday and it was the 136th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.
May 16, 1929 can also be written as 5/16/1929 in the US and as 16/5/1929 in UK and Europe.
May 16, 1929: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1929:
- 1st academy awards - wings, emil jennings and janet gaynor wins
- In hollywood, california, the first academy awards are handed out.
- The academy of motion picture arts and sciences hands out its first awards, at a dinner party held in the roosevelt hotel in hollywood, california. host of the ceremony is actor douglas fairbanks, sr. best picture: wings
- In hollywood, the first academy awards ceremony takes place.
May 16, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 16, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.
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May 16, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1929 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 16, 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 May 16, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 65% full, rising at 01:09 pm and setting at 03:03 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on May 23, 1929.
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Famous people born on May 16, 1929:
- Adrienne Rich
American poet, known for her deeply personal and political poetry that reflects the feminist revolution.
- Betty Carter
American singer-songwriter.
- Osmo Uolevi Lindeman
Osmo uolevi lindeman is a finnish composer known for his contributions to contemporary classical music.
- Claude Morin
Canadian politician and academic.
- John Conyers
American lawyer and politician (d. 2019).
- John Conyers Jr American politician (Representative-Democrat-Michigan
1965-).
- Paolo Melis
Italy sport champion.
- Adrienne Cecile Rich in Baltimore
Maryland, usa; feminist writer ("diamond cutters").
- József Tóth
- Levan Kaljaev
- Roy Martin
- Masako Watanabe
- Alberto Terry
Whose famous birthday is on May 16th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 16th:
- Megan Fox
American actress and model.
- Pierce Brosnan
He is an irish actor who is extremely handsome and has a nice look.
- Janet Jackson
American actress and recording artist.
- Tori Spelling
American actress, and well-known family member, is the daughter of tv producer aaron spelling.
- Henry Fonda
American actor.
- Joseph Morgan
Joseph morgan is a british tv actor best known for his role as klaus mikaelson in the tv series the vampire diaries and its spin-off, the...
- Danny Trejo
Danny trejo is an american actor known for his tough-guy roles in various action films and television shows.
- David Boreanaz
David boreanaz is an american actor best known for his roles in the television series buffy the vampire slayer and angel.
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Thomas brodie-sangster is a british actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'game of thrones' and 'love actually'.
- Debra Winger
American actress, whose films include "urban cowboy," 1980 and "an officer and a gentleman," respectively.
May 16, 1929: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 94 years 10 months old,
or 1138 months and 12 days old,
or 4950 weeks
or 34650 days old,
if you were born on May 16, 1929.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1929?
There are 49 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 16th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1929?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1929.
May 16, 1929: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 16, 1929:
- Lilli Lehmann
Soprano.
What famous deaths happened on May 16th?
Famous deaths on May 16th:
- Jim Henson
American puppeteer and director, producer, writer, and performer.
- Andy Kaufman
American actor who did stand-up comedy, impressionist and off-beat stand-up comedy on television, clubs, and at concerts.
- Ronnie James Dio
American heavy metal vocalist (born 1942).
- Alain Cuny
French actor.
- Irwin Shaw
American writer, "rich man, poor man", dies at the age of 71 (born 1913).
- Marisa Mell
Austrian actress who was a cult character in 1960s italian b-movies.
- Verley Tinsley
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist known for his investigative reporting.
- Felcia Dorothea Browne Hemans
Celebrated poet of the Romantic era, known for her lyrical works.
- Romaldo Giurgola
Renowned Italian-born Australian architect known for his innovative designs.
May 16, 1929: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on May 16, 1929:
- Adelaide Cup day - South Australia (2005).
- Teacher's Day in Malaysia.
Observances on May 16, 1929:
- International Day of Living Together in Peace
- International Day of Light [UNESCO]
Saints celebrated on May 16, 1929:
- Saint HonorT of Amiens
- Saint Andrew Bobola
- Saint Ubaldus
- Saint Simon Stock
- Saint John Nepomuk or John Nepomucene (1330 - 1393)
- Saint Brendan the Navigator - also in the Irish Calendar.
May 16, 1929: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on May 16, 1929 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on May 16, 1929?
On May 16, 1929 the US President was Herbert Hoover (Republican).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 16, 1929?
On May 16, 1929 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on May 16, 1929?
On May 16, 1929 the Pope was Pius XI.
What is special about May 16th?
May 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on May 16th, such as:
- 2019 - Sinai insurgency: 47 insurgents are killed and five egyptian soldiers are wounded in a gunfight on the sinai peninsula.
- 2018 - Afghanistan war (2001-present: battle of farah): taliban forces claim that they have taken control the western city farah, after fighting for two days. after a similar attack on kunduz 2015, it is now the second provincial capital temporarily taken over.
- 2017 - Wannacry ransomware attacks: symantec and kaspersky lab, cybersecurity companies, report that technical evidence links wannacry's ransomware attack with the north korean-backed lazarus group. also, cyberattacks against sony pictures and the swift banking system in the past are believed to have been carried out by north korea. (the guardian),
What happened in 1929?
1929 was filled with very interesting events such as
- New Moon musical opens in London
- 1st AAU Greco-Roman wrestling championships held
- Seeing Eye Guide Dog Organization forms
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What was the calendar for May 1929?
May 1929 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.