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see horoscope and birth chart for May 08, 1936What happened on Friday May 08, 1936?
About May 8th, 1936, in brief:
- Historical events: Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, having been forced into exile after the Italian invasion of his country, sailed aboard HMS Enterprise from Djibouti to Port Said, marking a significant moment in his diplomatic efforts to seek international support against Fascist Italy's occupation.
- Day of the week: May 8th, 1936 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: The Princess Comes Across directed by William K. Howard
More about May 8th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on May 8th, 1936.
Table of contents
- May 08, 1936: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was May 08, 1936?
- Who was born on May 08, 1936?
- May 08, 1936: What famous people died on that day?
- May 08, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- May 08, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on May 08, 1936?
- Back in 1936
May 08, 1936: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 08, 1936:
- Emperor Haile Selassie's Exile Journey Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia, having been forced into exile after the Italian invasion of his country, sailed aboard HMS Enterprise from Djibouti to Port Said, marking a significant moment in his diplomatic efforts to seek international support against Fascist Italy's occupation.
- Thessaloniki General Strike Tragedy A massive general strike by tobacco workers and other labor unions in Thessaloniki, Greece, escalated into a violent confrontation on May 9th when police opened fire on protesters, resulting in 12 fatalities and hundreds of injuries. This event highlighted the intense labor tensions and political unrest in pre-World War II Greece.
- Miraculous Revival of Jockey Ralph Neves In a remarkable medical incident at Bay Meadows Racetrack in San Mateo, California, jockey Ralph Neves was thrown from his horse and initially declared dead. However, he was unexpectedly revived with an adrenaline shot, shocking spectators and medical staff. The dramatic moment was further intensified when his wife fainted upon seeing him return to the track.
May 08, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was May 08, 1936?
Who was born on May 08, 1936?
Famous people born on May 08, 1936:
- Kazuo Koike
Renowned Japanese manga writer and author famous for creating influential manga series like 'Lone Wolf and Cub'.
- James Thompson
Prominent American politician who served as Governor of Illinois from 1977 to 1991, with a background in law and academia.
- Germain Gengenwin
May 08, 1936: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on May 08, 1936:
- Oswald Spengler
German historian and writer.
May 08, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 8th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 08, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 08, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Rat personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 08, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 08, 1936 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 08, 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 08, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:23 pm and setting at 07:35 am.
The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.
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Your place in the Universe on May 08, 1936
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Someone born on May 08, 1936 is:
88 years 11 months old,
or 1067 months and 15 days old,
or 4641 weeks and 5 days old,
or 32492 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 08, 1936?
There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 08, 1936?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 08, 1936.
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Back in 1936
