Wednesday May 23, 1934: on this day

May 23, 1934 was the 143rd day of the year 1934, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 23, 1934 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 23, 1934, who was born and died on May 23, 1934, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 23, 1934, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Fog Over Frisco, directed by William Dieterle), TV series (e.g. The Three Stooges Show) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 23rd, 1934 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 23, 1934?


May 23, 1934 was a Wednesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1934 can also be written as 5/23/1934 in the US and as 23/5/1934 in UK and Europe.

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May 23, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1934:

  • Wallace carothers manufactures first nylon (polymeer 66).
  • Texas and louisiana state police shoot to death notorious criminals bonnie parker and clyde barrow near sailes, louisiana. the barrow gang was believed responsible for the deaths of 13 people, including nine police officers.
  • The auto-lite strike culminates in the ''battle of toledo'', a five-day melee between 1,300 troops of the ohio national guard and 6,000 picketers.
  • Tomáš masaryk is re-elected president of czechoslovakia.

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May 23, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 23, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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May 23, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1934 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1934 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 May 23, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 75% full, rising at 02:39 pm and setting at 02:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1934 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1934.

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Who was born on May 23, 1934?


Famous people born on May 23, 1934:

  • Bob Moog

    Inventor of the Moog synthesizer.

  • Robert Moog

    Electronic engineer and inventor of the moog synthesizer (d. 2005).

  • Garry Wills

    Author.

  • Malcolm Gill

    Deputy head (bank for international settlements).

  • Francesco Sisinni
  • Vladimiro Bertazzoni
  • Syd Millar
  • Bruno Alberti
  • Evaristo Prendes
  • Charles Gagnon

Whose famous birthday is on May 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 23rd:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

    British actress and beautiful teen model.

  • Drew Carey
    Drew Carey

    American comedian, actor, and writer.

  • Rosemary Clooney
    Rosemary Clooney

    American singer and actress, who was likable, beautiful, and became a big hit in the 1950s.

  • Artie Shaw
    Artie Shaw

    American jazz clarinetist, composer, bandleader (born 1910).

  • Tom Tykwer
    Tom Tykwer

    German filmmaker producer screenwriter and composer.

  • Ulla Jacobsson
    Ulla Jacobsson

    Swedish actress, perhaps most well-known for her role as the only female speaker in the film zulu.

  • Deborah Adair
    Deborah Adair

    Actress (tracey dynasty and kate-day of our life).

  • Betty Garrett
    Betty Garrett

    American actress, who started her career in comedy with broadway musicals.

  • Barbara Barrie
    Barbara Barrie

    American actor and author.

  • Johnny Ball
    Johnny Ball

    English radio and television host.

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May 23, 1934: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 89 years 10 months old,

or 1078 months and 5 days old,

or 4688 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32817 days old,

if you were born on May 23, 1934.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1934?

There are 56 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1934.

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May 23, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1934:

  • Cloyde Barrow

    American criminal turned entrepreneur, known for his involvement in the Barrow Gang during the Great Depression.

  • Bonnie Parker

    Infamous American outlaw who, along with Clyde Barrow, committed numerous crimes during the Great Depression.

  • Mihkel Martna

    Estonian journalist and politician (b. 1860).

  • Domenico Pacini
  • Giulio Vignozzi
  • Charalampos Anninos
  • Zdenka Braunerová
  • Bonnie y Clyde
  • Bonnie Parker et Clyde Barrow

What famous deaths happened on May 23rd?

Famous deaths on May 23rd:

  • Roger Moore
    Roger Moore

    British actor.

  • Sterling Hayden
    Sterling Hayden

    American actor and author.

  • Anne Meara
    Anne Meara

    American actress, comedian and playwright (b. 1929).

  • Moms Mabley
    Moms Mabley

    American comedian and actor (b. 1894).

  • Patrick Cargill
    Patrick Cargill

    Actor (up pompeii and magic christian), dies aged 77.

  • George Jessel
    George Jessel

    American actor, singer, and producer (b. 1898).

  • Nydia Westman
    Nydia Westman

    Actress (going my way young mr bobbins) dies at the age of 68.

  • Dorothy Hyson
    Dorothy Hyson

    Actress (spare a copper sing as we go), is killed at 81.

  • Kawena Pukui

    Kawena Pukui was a renowned Hawaiian linguist and ethnographer who made significant contributions to the preservation and understanding of...

  • John D. Rockefeller

    American business magnate and philanthropist, founder of the Standard Oil Company and one of the wealthiest people in history.

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May 23, 1934: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 23, 1934:

  • World Turtle Day
  • Discordianism: Day of Disunity
  • Bahá'f Faith: Declaration of the Báb

Observances on May 23, 1934:

  • International Day to End Obstetric Fistula

Saints celebrated on May 23, 1934:

  • Saint Desiderius
  • Saint Guibert of Gemblours
  • Saint Montana

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May 23, 1934: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 23, 1934 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Fog Over Frisco

Fog Over Frisco

Release year: 1934

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Bette Davis, Donald Woods, Margaret Lindsay, Lyle Talbot

The Thin Man

The Thin Man

Release year: 1934

Directed by: W.S. Van Dyke

Starring: William Powell, Myrna Loy, Maureen O'Sullivan, Nat Pendleton

Country: United States of America

The Church Mouse

The Church Mouse

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Monty Banks

Starring: Laura La Plante, Ian Hunter, Edward Chapman, Jane Carr

Monte Carlo Nights

Monte Carlo Nights

Release year: 1934

Directed by: William Nigh

Starring: Mary Brian, John Darrow, Yola d'Avril, Astrid Allwyn

The Man from Utah

The Man from Utah

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Robert N. Bradbury

Starring: John Wayne, Polly Ann Young, Anita Campillo, Edward Peil Sr.

Country: United States of America

May 23, 1934: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 23, 1934 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Three Stooges Show

The Three Stooges Show

Release year: 1934

Starring: Hal Fryar, Curley Myers, Larry Vincent

Country: United States of America

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Who was the US President on May 23, 1934?

On May 23, 1934 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 23, 1934?

On May 23, 1934 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on May 23, 1934?

On May 23, 1934 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 23rd?

May 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 23rd, such as:

  • 2019 - Syrian civil war, northwestern syria offensive (april 2019-present). sky news journalist alex crawford is shot by tanks of the syrian army in hbit, idlib governorate. they are covering the fighting. their guide bilal abdul kareem is badly injured from shrapnel to the chest.
  • 2018 - Transport in iran: truck owners and drivers from iran start striking in seven provinces in protest at poor working conditions.
  • 2017 - After the manchester arena bombing, campaigning for the united kingdom general elections is suspended. 22 people have been killed and 59 others were injured. isil claims responsibility. ariana grande, singer and actress, suspends dangerous woman tour. (ap), (bbc),

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What happened in 1934?

1934 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Flash Gordon comic strip (by Alex Raymond) debuts
  • Jaap Speyers Bluejackets premieres in Amsterdam
  • 8.4 earthquake in India / Nepal, 10,700 die

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What was the calendar for May 1934?

May 1934 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1934 calendar looked like.

Wednesday May 23, 1934