What happened this day in history August 16, 1929

What are the important events that happened on August 16, 1929? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.

August 16, 1929: Facts & Myths About This Day

August 16, 1929 is the 228th day of the year 1929 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 137 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Friday.

Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 3, 1929 – a Friday. 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 ‘dihectaicosaoctagon’ day.

If a person born on this day saved a Nickel every day starting at age 7, then by now that person has accumulated $1,600.05. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)

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

Snake 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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August 16, 1929 Historical Events

  • 1929
    The 1929 Palestine riots break out in the British Mandate of Palestine between Arabs and Jews and continue until the end of the month. In total, 133 Jews and 116 Arabs are killed.

Who were born on August 16, 1929?

  • 1929
    Bill Evans, American jazz pianist (d. 1980)
  • 1929
    Fritz Von Erich, American professional wrestler (d. 1997)
  • 1929
    Helmut Rahn, German footballer (d. 2003)
  • 1929
    Wyatt Tee Walker, American civil rights activist

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