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What happened on Monday June 17, 1929?

About June 17th, 1929, in brief:

  • Historical events: A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Murchison region of New Zealand's South Island, causing 17 deaths and widespread damage due to landslides.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1929 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont

More about June 17th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on June 17th, 1929.

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June 17, 1929: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1929:

  • Murchison Earthquake of 1929 A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck the Murchison region of New Zealand's South Island, causing 17 deaths and widespread damage due to landslides. source: en.wikipedia.org

Events in 1929

June 17, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 17, 1929?


June 17, 1929 was a Monday and it was the 168th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1929 can also be written as 6/17/1929 in the US and as 17/6/1929 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1929?


Famous people born on June 17, 1929:

  • James Shigeta
    James Shigeta

    James Shigeta was an American actor and singer known for his pioneering roles as an Asian American leading man in Hollywood during the 1960s and 1970s. He gained acclaim for both his dramatic and musical performances, breaking significant racial barriers in entertainment. [bio]

  • Tigran Petrosian
    Tigran Petrosian

    Soviet-Armenian chess grandmaster who was World Chess Champion from 1963 to 1969, renowned for his defensive playing style.

  • Bud Collins
    Bud Collins

    Legendary tennis journalist and broadcaster who significantly shaped tennis media coverage for over five decades.

  • Ward Ruyslinck
    Ward Ruyslinck

    Belgian writer and cultural figure known for his diverse literary contributions as a novelist, poet, and critic.

  • François-Mathurin Gourvès
    François-Mathurin Gourvès

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Famous people born on June 17th

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June 17, 1929: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 17, 1929:

  • Sebastiano Rumor
    Sebastiano Rumor
  • Alice Pegler
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June 17, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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June 17, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 17, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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June 17, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 17, 1929 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 17, 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 June 17, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 86% full, rising at 04:27 pm and setting at 03:03 am.

The previous full moon was on May 23, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Jun 22, 1929.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1929?


Someone born on June 17, 1929 is:

96 years 11 months old,

or 1163 months and 8 days old,

or 5058 weeks

or 35406 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 17, 1929?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 17, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 17, 1929.

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