What happened on Sunday December 02, 1934?

About December 2nd, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant milestone in astronomical engineering occurred when the massive 5.08-meter (200-inch) mirror for the Mount Palomar Observatory was successfully cast. This precision-engineered mirror would become a cornerstone of astronomical research, enabling unprecedented views of distant celestial objects and revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
  • Day of the week: December 2nd, 1934 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • #1 US song: The Object of My Affection by Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra
  • Popular movie: 'Neath the Arizona Skies directed by Harry L. Fraser

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December 02, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 02, 1934:

  • Mount Palomar Observatory Mirror Casting A significant milestone in astronomical engineering occurred when the massive 5.08-meter (200-inch) mirror for the Mount Palomar Observatory was successfully cast. This precision-engineered mirror would become a cornerstone of astronomical research, enabling unprecedented views of distant celestial objects and revolutionizing our understanding of the universe.
  • Central Park Zoo Renovation Completed The Central Park Zoo in New York City reopened after an extensive ten-month renovation project. The modernization effort replaced outdated wooden structures with new, more robust facilities, significantly improving the zoo's infrastructure and visitor experience. This renovation represented an important moment in urban public space development and animal conservation efforts.

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December 02, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 02, 1934?


December 02, 1934 was a Sunday and it was the 336th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 02, 1934 can also be written as 12/2/1934 in the US and as 2/12/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 02, 1934?


Famous people born on December 02, 1934:

  • Tarcisio Bertone

    Prominent Italian Cardinal who served as Vatican Secretary of State under Pope Benedict XVI.

  • Sissela Bok

    Renowned Swedish-American philosopher and ethicist known for her scholarly work on ethics, moral reasoning, and social issues.

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December 02, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 02, 1934:

  • Thomas Henry Espinell Compton Espin
  • Jakob Meisenheimer

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December 02, 1934: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 02, 1934 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 26th and December 2nd. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 02, 1934: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 02, 1934 was The Object of My Affection by Glen Gray & Casa Loma Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 26th and December 2nd.

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December 02, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 2nd is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 02, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 02, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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December 02, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 02, 1934 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 02, 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 December 02, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:33 am and setting at 02:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1934.

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How old is someone born on December 02, 1934?


Someone born on December 02, 1934 is:

90 years 5 months old,

or 1085 months and 12 days old,

or 4719 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33036 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 02, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 02, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 02, 1934.

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