What are the important events that happened on August 29, 1916? Here are historical events, facts, and some myths about this day.
August 29, 1916: Facts & Myths About This Day
August 29, 1916 is the 242nd day of the year 1916 in the Gregorian calendar. There are 124 days remaining until the end of this year. The day of the week is Tuesday.
Under the Julian calendar, this day is August 16, 1916 – a Tuesday. 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 ‘dihectatetracontadigon’ day.
If a person born on this day saved a dollar every day starting at age 3, then by now that person has accumulated $38,233.00. (Assuming this person is still alive today.)
Virgo 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.
Dragon is the mythical animal and Fire is the element for this person if we consider the very old art of Chinese astrology.
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August 29, 1916 Historical Events
- 1916 –The United States passes the Philippine Autonomy Act.
Who were born on August 29, 1916?
- 1916 –George Montgomery, American actor (d. 2000)
- 1916 –Luther Davis, American playwright (d. 2008)
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