What happened on Monday May 06, 1935?

About May 6th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) through Executive Order 7034, a critical New Deal program designed to provide employment during the Great Depression by funding public works projects across the United States.
  • Day of the week: May 6th, 1935 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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May 06, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1935:

  • Works Progress Administration Created President Franklin D. Roosevelt established the Works Progress Administration (WPA) through Executive Order 7034, a critical New Deal program designed to provide employment during the Great Depression by funding public works projects across the United States.
  • Douglas DC-3 First Flight The Douglas DC-3 aircraft made its inaugural flight, marking a revolutionary moment in aviation history. This aircraft would become a transformative transportation technology, significantly advancing commercial air travel and becoming a legendary workhorse of the airline industry.
  • King George V Silver Jubilee King George V and Queen Mary celebrated their Silver Jubilee, marking 25 years of their reign across the British Empire. Commemorative services were held, including a significant ceremony at St. Paul's Cathedral in London.
  • Curtiss P-36 Hawk First Flight The Curtiss P-36 Hawk, an important American fighter aircraft, completed its first flight. This aircraft would play a significant role in early World War II aviation and military technology development.
  • Senator Bronson M. Cutting Dies in Plane Crash United States Senator Bronson M. Cutting, aged 46, tragically died in a TWA Flight 6 crash near Atlanta, Missouri, during poor weather conditions.
  • Pulitzer Prize Awarded to Audrey Wurdemann Poet Audrey Wurdemann was awarded the prestigious Pulitzer Prize, recognizing her significant contribution to American literature.
  • Radio Station Call Letters Changed KTM-AM in Los Angeles, California, changed its call letters to KEHE.

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May 06, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 06, 1935?


May 06, 1935 was a Monday and it was the 126th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1935 can also be written as 5/6/1935 in the US and as 6/5/1935 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 06, 1935?


Famous people born on May 06, 1935:

  • Bernard Pivot

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May 06, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

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May 06, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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May 06, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1935 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 1935 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 06, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:26 am and setting at 12:09 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 18, 1935 while the next full moon would come on May 18, 1935.

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How old is someone born on May 06, 1935?


Someone born on May 06, 1935 is:

89 years 11 months old,

or 1079 months and 29 days old,

or 4696 weeks

or 32872 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 06, 1935.

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