What happened on Saturday August 06, 1932?

Here's what happened on August 06, 1932:

• First Autobahn Section Opens in Germany Germany inaugurated the first section of its revolutionary Autobahn highway system, a 12.5-mile stretch connecting Cologne and Bonn. This marked the beginning of a groundbreaking transportation infrastructure that would later become a model for modern highway networks worldwide.
• First Venice Film Festival Inaugurated The inaugural Venice Film Festival opened, marking a significant milestone in international cinema. This event would go on to become the oldest and one of the most prestigious film festivals in the world, playing a crucial role in promoting and celebrating global cinema.
• Welland Canal Restoration Completed The restored Welland Canal was officially opened by Governor General the Earl of Bessborough, reconnecting Lake Ontario and Lake Erie. This critical infrastructure project enhanced maritime transportation and economic connectivity in Canada, supporting trade and industrial development.
• Felix Hamrin Becomes Swedish Prime Minister Felix Hamrin, a Swedish politician, assumed the role of Prime Minister of Sweden, leading the country during a period of economic challenges in the early 1930s. His leadership came at a critical time of global economic uncertainty following the Great Depression.
• Birth of Howard Hodgkin Howard Hodgkin was a renowned British painter and printmaker known for his vibrant, abstract works that often blurred the lines between painting and frame. His distinctive style and significant contributions to contemporary art made him a notable figure in 20th-century British art.

Events in 1932

August 06, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 06, 1932

Newspapers from Aug. 06, 1932

August 06, 1932 was a Saturday and it was the 219th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 06, 1932 can also be written as 8/6/1932 in the US and as 6/8/1932 in UK and Europe.

August 06, 1932 in August 1932 calendar

Famous people born on August 06, 1932:

• Howard Hodgkin

  Renowned British painter celebrated for his vibrant abstract artworks that blurred the lines between representation and emotion.

• Michael Deeley

  Prominent English film producer known for producing critically acclaimed and commercially successful movies.

• Edmond Safra

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on August 6th

Famous people died on August 06, 1932:

• Elio Modigliani

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on August 6th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 6th 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 06, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 06, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 06, 1932 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 06, 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 06, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:40 am and setting at 10:16 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 06, 1932

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Someone born on August 06, 1932 is:

92 years 9 months old,

or 1113 months and 8 days old,

or 4840 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33884 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 06, 1932?

There are 84 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 6th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 06, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 06, 1932.

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