Thursday August 17, 1933: on this day
About August 17th, 1933, in brief:
- Historical events: Soviet Union test GIRD-R1 rocket (Object 09)
- Day of the week: August 17th, 1933 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
- Famous Birthdays: Robert De Niro, Sean Penn
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: Dinner at Eight directed by George Cukor
More about August 17th, 1933? See below for more news and curiosities on August 17th, 1933.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 17, 1933?
- August 17, 1933: What happened on that day?
- August 17, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 17, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 17, 1933?
- How old is someone born on August 17, 1933?
- August 17, 1933: What famous people died on that day?
- August 17, 1933: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 17, 1933: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 17, 1933?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1933?
- Who was the Pope on August 17, 1933?
What day of the week was August 17, 1933?
August 17, 1933 was a Thursday and it was the 229th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 17, 1933 can also be written as 8/17/1933 in the US and as 17/8/1933 in UK and Europe.
August 17, 1933: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 17, 1933:
- Soviet union test gird-r1 rocket (object 09)
- Lou gehrig breaks record by playing in his 1,308th straight baseball game.
August 17, 1933: What were the magazines covers that day?
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August 17, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.
Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 17, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.
Discover the Rooster personality and how the Water Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 17th, 1933 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 17, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 17, 1933 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1933 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 August 17, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 06:40 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1933.
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Who was born on August 17, 1933?
Famous people born on August 17, 1933:
- Gene Kranz
American lieutenant.
- Tom Courtney
American runner, who won two gold medals in the 800 meter and 1600 meters relay at 1956 summer olympics.
- Mark Dinning
American pop singer (d. 1986).
- Eugene F Kranz
American nasa executive.
- Glenn Corbett
Actor from the united states (shenandoah chisum, midway) dies at the age of 63.
- Julie Newmar
Actress.
- Ken Sears
- Nando Angelini
- Bruce Flick
- László Bödör
- Giorgio Del Lungo
- Eugene Francis «Gene» Kranz
Whose famous birthday is on August 17th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 17th:
![Robert De Niro]()
Robert De NiroAmerican actor, director, and businessman.
![Sean Penn]()
Sean PennAmerican actor, whose first fame was due to his marriage with madonna (8/16/1985).
![Donnie Wahlberg]()
Donnie WahlbergAmerican musician, who was a member of "the new kids on the block" along with jon, jordan knight, mcintyre, and wood.
![Belinda Carlisle]()
Belinda CarlisleAmerican musician who founded an all-girl band, "the go-go's", in california 1978 with jane wiedlin and was joined by charlotte caffey...
![Yû Aoi]()
Yû AoiYû aoi is a japanese actress known for her roles in various films and television series.
![Austin Butler]()
Austin ButlerAustin butler is a tv actor known for his roles in shows like 'the carrie diaries' and 'the shannara chronicles'.
![Maureen O'Hara]()
Maureen O'HaraAn irish-american actress, who was especially popular in american films of the 1940s and 1950s.
![Brady Corbet]()
Brady CorbetBrady Corbet is an American actor, director, and writer known for his work in independent films.
![Helen McCrory]()
Helen McCroryBritish actress (b. 1968).
![Julian Fellowes]()
Julian FellowesEnglish actor, director, screenwriter, and politician.
How old is someone born on August 17, 1933?
Someone born on August 17, 1933 is:
90 years 9 months old,
or 1089 months and 19 days old,
or 4737 weeks and 6 days old,
or 33165 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 17, 1933?
There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 17th 2024.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1933?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1933.
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August 17, 1933: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 17, 1933:
- Corine Roosevelt Robinson
American author known for her works on women's rights and social reform.
- Henri Brémond
- Jules Lecomte
- Giovanni Battista Marieni
- Eric Powell
What famous deaths happened on August 17th?
Famous deaths on August 17th:
![Billy Murray]()
Billy MurraySinger (denver nightengale), dies at 77.
![Pearl Bailey]()
Pearl BaileyAmerican entertainer, in vaudeville and nightclubs, films, and records.
![Vivian Vance]()
Vivian VanceBeloved American actress famous for her role as Ethel Mertz on 'I Love Lucy.
![Yvonne Craig]()
Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American ballet dancer and actress, best known for her role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series.
![Richard Barthelmess]()
Richard BarthelmessActor (heroes for sales), passes away from cancer at the age of 68.
- Draydon Carter
Pioneering scientist known for groundbreaking research in the field of biotechnology.
- Pandit Jasraj
Pandit Jasraj was a renowned Hindustani classical vocalist and one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century.
- Odai Barakat
Talented painter known for his vibrant and expressive artworks.
- Liviya Gershwin
Liviya Gershwin was an American composer and lyricist who collaborated with her brother, George Gershwin, on numerous Broadway musicals.
- Azaylea Frost
Pioneering playwright whose works challenged societal norms.
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August 17, 1933: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Holidays on August 17, 1933:
- Rastafarianism - celebration of the birth of Marcus Garvey
- Roman Empire - Portunalia in honor of Portunes
August 17, 1933: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 17, 1933 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Who was the US President on August 17, 1933?
On August 17, 1933 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 17, 1933?
On August 17, 1933 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).
Who was the Pope on August 17, 1933?
On August 17, 1933 the Pope was Pius XI.
What is special about August 17th?
August 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of August. 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 August 17th, such as:
- 2018 - 2018 gaza border protests: near the israel-gaza barrier, around 20,000 palestinians demonstrate. according to medical sources, two israeli defense forces personnel were killed and at least 270 more wounded by the force. 50 of these victims were shot with live ammunition.
- 2017 - 2017 barcelona attacks: a van drove into crowds in la rambla (barcelona) in an attack that spanish police call a terrorist attack. it killed at least 12 people. isil claims responsibility for the arrest of two suspects.
- 2016 - During a counter-terrorism raid in saint petersburg, russia on an apartment block, at least four north caucasus islamic militants were killed by federal security service (fsb).
What happened in 1933?
1933 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Dutch seaplane bombs Dutch ship
- Mutiny on 7 Provinces ends (began February 4th), 23 killed
- Balanchine / Weills 7 Deadly Sins, premiers in Paris
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What was the calendar for August 1933?
August 1933 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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.
