What happened on Monday May 04, 1936?

About May 4th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia sailed aboard HMS Enterprise from Djibouti to Port Said, continuing his journey of exile after being displaced by Italian invasion. This marked a significant moment in his resistance against Fascist Italy's occupation of Ethiopia.
  • Day of the week: May 4th, 1936 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Princess Comes Across directed by William K. Howard

More about May 4th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on May 4th, 1936.

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May 04, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 04, 1936:

  • Haile Selassie's Exile Journey Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia sailed aboard HMS Enterprise from Djibouti to Port Said, continuing his journey of exile after being displaced by Italian invasion. This marked a significant moment in his resistance against Fascist Italy's occupation of Ethiopia.
  • Religious Tensions in Madrid Violent anti-clerical riots erupted in Madrid, with rioters setting fire to Catholic churches, schools, and monasteries. These actions were based on unfounded and inflammatory rumors alleging that priests and nuns were distributing poisoned candy to children, reflecting the deep social and political tensions of the period.
  • Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Harold L. Davis Harold L. Davis won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel 'Honey in the Horn', a work that explores the pioneer life in early 20th century Oregon, highlighting the challenges and experiences of settlers in the American West.
  • El Cordobes: Famous Spanish Bullfighter Manuel Benítez Pérez, known professionally as 'El Cordobes', was a renowned Spanish bullfighter who became a cultural icon in mid-20th century Spain. He revolutionized bullfighting with his dramatic and unconventional style, rising from poverty to become one of the most famous matadors of his era.

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May 04, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 04, 1936?


May 04, 1936 was a Monday and it was the 125th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 04, 1936 can also be written as 5/4/1936 in the US and as 4/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 04, 1936?


Famous people born on May 04, 1936:

  • Manuel Benítez

    Manuel Benítez, known as 'El Cordobés', was a legendary Spanish bullfighter who revolutionized bullfighting in the 1960s with his daring and...

  • Med Hondo

    Med Hondo was a prominent Mauritanian filmmaker, actor, and activist known for his powerful political cinema and contributions to African...

  • El Cordobés

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May 04, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 04, 1936:

  • Ludwig von Falkenhausen

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May 04, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 4th is Taurus.

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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 04, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 04, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 04, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 04, 1936 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 04, 1936 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 04, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 98% full, rising at 06:23 pm and setting at 04:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on May 06, 1936.

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How old is someone born on May 04, 1936?


Someone born on May 04, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 19 days old,

or 4642 weeks and 2 days old,

or 32496 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 04, 1936?

There are 11 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 04, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 04, 1936.

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