What happened on Monday May 02, 1932?

About May 2nd, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pearl S. Buck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her groundbreaking novel 'The Good Earth', which provided Western readers with a profound and empathetic portrayal of rural Chinese life during the early 20th century. The novel would later contribute significantly to cross-cultural understanding between the United States and China.
  • Day of the week: May 2nd, 1932 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 02, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 02, 1932:

  • Pearl S. Buck Wins Pulitzer Prize for 'The Good Earth' Pearl S. Buck was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for her groundbreaking novel 'The Good Earth', which provided Western readers with a profound and empathetic portrayal of rural Chinese life during the early 20th century. The novel would later contribute significantly to cross-cultural understanding between the United States and China.
  • Jack Benny Launches Iconic Radio Show Comedian Jack Benny premiered his legendary radio program, which would become one of the most popular and influential comedy shows of the Golden Age of Radio. Benny's distinctive comedic style, characterized by self-deprecating humor and impeccable timing, would revolutionize American comedy.
  • May Day Riots Result in Three Deaths International Workers' Day (May Day) demonstrations worldwide resulted in three fatalities, marking a period of social tension and labor unrest. Despite the violence, the number of casualties was notably lower compared to previous years, potentially indicating a gradual stabilization of labor relations.
  • Baltimore Repeals Historic Blue Law Baltimore officially repealed a 200-year-old blue law that had previously prohibited Sunday movie showings, sporting events, and even men kissing their wives. This legislative change represented a significant step towards modernization and personal freedoms in early 1930s America.

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May 02, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 02, 1932?


May 02, 1932 was a Monday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 02, 1932 can also be written as 5/2/1932 in the US and as 2/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

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May 02, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 02, 1932:

  • Jan Hulswit
  • Emilio Hirzel
  • Otto Jindra

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May 02, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 2nd is Taurus.

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May 02, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 02, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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May 02, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 02, 1932 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 02, 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 May 02, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:22 am and setting at 06:11 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1932 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1932.

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How old is someone born on May 02, 1932?


Someone born on May 02, 1932 is:

93 years and 12 days old,

or 1116 months and 12 days old,

or 4854 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33980 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 02, 1932?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 02, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 02, 1932.

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