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see horoscope and birth chart for July 06, 1928What happened on Friday July 06, 1928?
About July 6th, 1928, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 6, 1928, a groundbreaking moment in cinema history occurred with the premiere of 'Lights of New York', the first full-length all-talking motion picture shown in New York City. This film marked a significant technological leap in the entertainment industry, transitioning from silent films to talkies.
- Day of the week: July 6th, 1928 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Dragon (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Michigan Kid directed by Irvin Willat
More about July 6th, 1928? See below for more news and curiosities on July 6th, 1928.
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July 06, 1928: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on July 06, 1928:
- First All-Talking Motion Picture Debuts On July 6, 1928, a groundbreaking moment in cinema history occurred with the premiere of 'Lights of New York', the first full-length all-talking motion picture shown in New York City. This film marked a significant technological leap in the entertainment industry, transitioning from silent films to talkies.
- Tragic Maritime Disaster On July 6, 1928, a devastating maritime tragedy unfolded when the Chilean Navy transport Angamos capsized in the Pacific Ocean near the port of Lebu. Of the 269 people on board, 262 perished, with only seven survivors rescued, marking a significant and tragic loss of life.
- Early Television Broadcasting Milestone On July 6, 1928, the experimental television station W3XK began broadcasting programming from Charles Francis Jenkins' laboratory, representing a pioneering moment in the development of television technology.
- Wimbledon Gentleman's Singles Final On July 6, 1928, René Lacoste defeated Henri Cochet in the Gentleman's Singles Final of the Wimbledon tennis championships, showcasing high-level competitive tennis during this era.
- Record-Breaking Hailstones in Nebraska On July 6, 1928, Potter, Nebraska experienced an extraordinary meteorological event when the world's largest hailstones fell, measuring an unprecedented 1.5 pounds and 17 inches in diameter. These massive hailstones set a remarkable record for size and weight.
July 06, 1928: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was July 06, 1928?
July 06, 1928 was a Friday and it was the 188th day of the year 1928 in the Gregorian calendar.
July 06, 1928 can also be written as 7/6/1928 in the US and as 6/7/1928 in UK and Europe.
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July 06, 1928: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 6th is Cancer.
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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.
Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.
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July 06, 1928: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 06, 1928 is Dragon and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJuly 06, 1928: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on July 06, 1928 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 06, 1928 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 July 06, 1928 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 10:44 pm and setting at 09:53 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 03, 1928 while the next full moon would come on Aug 01, 1928.
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Your place in the Universe on July 06, 1928
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How old is someone born on July 06, 1928?
Someone born on July 06, 1928 is:
96 years 10 months old,
or 1162 months and 22 days old,
or 5055 weeks and 5 days old,
or 35390 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 06, 1928?
There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 6th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 06, 1928?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 06, 1928.
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