What happened on Monday August 01, 1932?

Here's what happened on August 01, 1932:

• Devastating Pearl River Flood in China A catastrophic flood along the Pearl River resulted in approximately 500 confirmed fatalities, causing massive destruction and highlighting the region's vulnerability to natural disasters during this period of the early 1930s.
• Birth of Meir Kahane Meir Kahane, a controversial American Orthodox rabbi, writer, and founder of the Jewish Defense League, was born in Brooklyn, New York. He would later become a polarizing figure in Jewish-American political activism, known for his radical political views and advocacy for Jewish self-defense.
• PSFS Building Opens in Philadelphia The Philadelphia Saving Fund Society's groundbreaking headquarters, the PSFS Building, was inaugurated as the world's first International-Style skyscraper. This architectural marvel represented a significant milestone in modern urban design and commercial architecture, symbolizing the innovative spirit of early 20th-century American urban development.
• Tragic Ritz Tower Hotel Fire in Manhattan A devastating explosion and subsequent fire at the Ritz Tower Hotel in Manhattan claimed the lives of eight brave firefighters, marking a significant tragedy in New York City's emergency services history.
• Washington Quarter Introduced The United States Mint released the Washington quarter to the American public, introducing a new design that would become one of the most recognizable coins in American currency history.
• Mars Chocolate Bar Production Begins Manufacturing of the Mars chocolate bar commenced in Slough, England, marking the beginning of what would become a global confectionery brand with worldwide recognition.

Events in 1932

August 01, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 01, 1932

Newspapers from Aug. 01, 1932

August 01, 1932 was a Monday and it was the 214th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 01, 1932 can also be written as 8/1/1932 in the US and as 1/8/1932 in UK and Europe.

August 01, 1932 in August 1932 calendar

Famous people born on August 01, 1932:

• Meena Kumari

  Legendary Indian actress known as the 'Tragedy Queen' of Bollywood, who made significant contributions to Hindi cinema during the 1950s and...

• Meir Kahane

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on August 1st

Famous people died on August 01, 1932:

• Antoni Maria Alcover i Sureda

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on August 1st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 1st is Leo.

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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 01, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 01, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 01, 1932 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 01, 1932 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 01, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:38 am and setting at 08:39 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on August 01, 1932

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Someone born on August 01, 1932 is:

92 years 9 months old,

or 1113 months and 13 days old,

or 4841 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 01, 1932?

There are 79 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 1st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 01, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 01, 1932.

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