What happened this day in history January 20, 1929

What are the important events that happened on January 20, 1929? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

January 20, 1929: Facts & Myths About This Day

January 20, 1929 is the 20th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 345 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Sunday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is January 7, 1929 – a Sunday. Both day of the week are the same but did you notice the difference with the Gregorian calendar?

Strange as it may, if we name this day after a polygon then it will be called ‘icosagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Half dollar every day starting at age 6, then by now that person has accumulated $16,302.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

Capricorn is the zodiac sign of a person born on this day. Garnet is the modern birthstone for this month. Emerald is the mystical birthstone from Tibetan origin that dates back over a thousand years.

Dragon is the mythical animal and Earth is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.

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January 20, 1929 Historical Events

  • 1929
    In Old Arizona, the first full-length talking motion picture filmed outdoors, is released.

Who were born on January 20, 1929?

  • 1929
    Arte Johnson, American actor
  • 1929
    Edward Glenn “Fireball” Roberts, American race car driver (d. 1964)
  • 1929
    Jimmy Cobb, American jazz drummer

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