Tuesday October 29, 1929

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About October 29th, 1929, in brief:

• Historical events: On October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, the New York Stock Exchange crashed, marking the end of the Great Bull Market of the 1920s. This catastrophic event triggered the Great Depression, leading to massive unemployment and economic hardship across the United States.
• Day of the week: October 29th, 1929 was a Tuesday
• Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Snake (in Chinese zodiac)
• Moon Phase: Waning crescent
• Popular movie: The Broadway Melody directed by Harry Beaumont

More about October 29th, 1929? See below for more news and curiosities on October 29th, 1929.

Table of contents

• October 29, 1929: What happened on that day?
• What day of the week was October 29, 1929?
• Who was born on October 29, 1929?
• October 29, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
• October 29, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?
• How old is someone born on October 29, 1929?
• Back in 1929

October 29, 1929: What happened on that day?

Here's what happened on October 29, 1929:

• Black Tuesday: The New York Stock Exchange crashes On October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, the New York Stock Exchange crashed, marking the end of the Great Bull Market of the 1920s. This catastrophic event triggered the Great Depression, leading to massive unemployment and economic hardship across the United States. source: history.com
• The New York Stock Exchange crashes in what will be called Black Tuesday On October 29, 1929, the New York Stock Exchange experienced a catastrophic crash, now referred to as Black Tuesday. This event marked the end of the prosperous 1920s and initiated the Great Depression, leading to widespread economic turmoil. source: history.com
• Black Tuesday Stock Market crashes trigger the Great Depression The stock market crash on October 29, 1929, known as Black Tuesday, triggered the onset of the Great Depression. This event led to a significant decline in stock prices and a loss of investor confidence, resulting in widespread economic hardship. source: history.com
• The Wall Street Crash of 1929, also known as Black Tuesday, occurred, marking the beginning of the Great Depression.
• Black Tuesday Stock Market Crash On October 29, 1929, the worst stock market crash in history occurred, marking the start of the decade-long Great Depression. Over 16 million shares were traded, and the Dow Jones Industrial Average (DJIA) lost an additional 12% of its value, closing at 198—a drop of 183 points from its previous peak. This event led to a massive loss of stock value, wiping out thousands of investors and triggering a chain of catastrophic macroeconomic events.
• Massive Trading Volume on Black Tuesday On October 29, 1929, more than 16 million shares were traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), making it one of the highest trading volumes in history. This frenzied trading was a result of panicked investors attempting to sell their stocks at any price, leading to a complete collapse of the market.

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October 29, 1929: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 29, 1929?

October 29, 1929 was a Tuesday and it was the 302nd day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 29, 1929 can also be written as 10/29/1929 in the US and as 29/10/1929 in UK and Europe.

October 29, 1929 in October 1929 calendar

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Who was born on October 29, 1929?

Famous people born on October 29, 1929:

• Joan Plowright

  Joan Plowright is an acclaimed English actress, recognized for her distinguished stage, film, and television career spanning over six decades. She is celebrated for her versatility and significant contributions to the performing arts. [bio]

• André Brasilier

  André Brasilier is a distinguished French painter who graduated from l'Ecole Nationale des Beaux-Arts in 1959, known for his versatile...

• Yevgeny Primakov

  Yevgeny Primakov was a prominent Russian-Ukrainian journalist and politician who served as the 32nd Prime Minister of Russia, playing a...

• Evgenij Maksimovič Primakov

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October 29, 1929: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 29th is Scorpio.

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October 29, 1929: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 29, 1929 is Snake and the associated element is Earth.

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October 29, 1929: What was the moon phase on that day?

Moon phase

The moon phase on October 29, 1929 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 29, 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 October 29, 1929 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 04:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 18, 1929 while the next full moon would come on Nov 17, 1929.

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How old is someone born on October 29, 1929?

Someone born on October 29, 1929 is:

96 years 3 months old,

or 1155 months and 26 days old,

or 5026 weeks

or 35182 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 29, 1929?

There are 247 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 29th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 29, 1929?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 29, 1929.

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