What happened on Thursday August 08, 1935?

About August 8th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 8, 1935, significant civil unrest erupted in the southern French city of Toulon, with violent anti-government protests resulting in at least 5 fatalities and between 100-200 individuals injured. The riots highlighted the intense political tensions and social instability prevalent in France during the mid-1930s, reflecting broader societal discontent with the existing political establishment.
  • Day of the week: August 8th, 1935 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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August 08, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 08, 1935:

  • Anti-Government Riots in Toulon, France On August 8, 1935, significant civil unrest erupted in the southern French city of Toulon, with violent anti-government protests resulting in at least 5 fatalities and between 100-200 individuals injured. The riots highlighted the intense political tensions and social instability prevalent in France during the mid-1930s, reflecting broader societal discontent with the existing political establishment.
  • Birth of Musician Joe Tex On August 8, 1935, Joe Tex, a notable American rhythm and blues musician, was born in Rogers, Texas. Tex would later become a significant figure in the soul music genre, known for hit songs like 'Hold On to What You've Got' and 'I Gotcha', and would be influential in shaping the musical landscape of the 1960s and 1970s.

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August 08, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 08, 1935?


August 08, 1935 was a Thursday and it was the 220th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 08, 1935 can also be written as 8/8/1935 in the US and as 8/8/1935 in UK and Europe.

August 08, 1935 in August 1935 calendar

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Who was born on August 08, 1935?


Famous people born on August 08, 1935:

  • Donald P. Bellisario

    Legendary American television producer, director, and screenwriter known for creating iconic TV series like Magnum P.I.

  • John Laws

    The undisputed king of Australian talk-back radio, known as 'the man with the golden microphone'.

  • Michael Clark (politician)

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August 08, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 8th is Leo.

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August 08, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 08, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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August 08, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 08, 1935 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 08, 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 August 08, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 03:08 pm and setting at 12:22 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1935.

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How old is someone born on August 08, 1935?


Someone born on August 08, 1935 is:

89 years 9 months old,

or 1077 months and 6 days old,

or 4683 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32787 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 08, 1935?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 8th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 08, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 08, 1935.

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