What happened on Thursday February 08, 1934?

About February 8th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: A significant merger is announced in the maritime industry as Cunard and White Star shipping lines combine to form the Cunard-White Star Line. This strategic alliance represented a major consolidation in transatlantic shipping during the challenging economic period of the 1930s.
  • Day of the week: February 8th, 1934 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: The Lost Patrol directed by John Ford

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February 08, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 08, 1934:

  • Cunard-White Star Line Merger A significant merger is announced in the maritime industry as Cunard and White Star shipping lines combine to form the Cunard-White Star Line. This strategic alliance represented a major consolidation in transatlantic shipping during the challenging economic period of the 1930s.
  • Export-Import Bank Establishment The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM Bank) is officially organized in Washington, DC. This financial institution was created to support American international trade by providing loans, loan guarantees, and export credit insurance to foreign buyers of U.S. goods and services.
  • French Government Reorganization Gaston Doumergue, a prominent French politician, forms a new government during a period of significant political instability in France during the early 1930s. This governmental change occurred against the backdrop of economic challenges and rising political tensions in the Third French Republic.

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February 08, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 08, 1934?


February 08, 1934 was a Thursday and it was the 39th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 08, 1934 can also be written as 2/8/1934 in the US and as 8/2/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 08, 1934?


Famous people born on February 08, 1934:

  • Edgar Smith

    Edgar Smith was a controversial criminal who was convicted of murdering Victoria Zielinski in 1957.

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February 08, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 8th is Aquarius.

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February 08, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 08, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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February 08, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 08, 1934 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 08, 1934 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 February 08, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 02:10 am and setting at 12:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1934.

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How old is someone born on February 08, 1934?


Someone born on February 08, 1934 is:

91 years 3 months old,

or 1095 months and 6 days old,

or 4761 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33333 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 08, 1934?

There are 271 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 8th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 08, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 08, 1934.

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