What happened on Monday May 09, 1932?

Here's what happened on May 09, 1932:

• Piccadilly Circus Illuminated by Electricity On this historic day, Piccadilly Circus in London, England, was first illuminated by electricity, marking a significant milestone in urban modernization and technological advancement. This transformation symbolized the growing electrification of public spaces in early 20th-century Europe.
• 58th Preakness Stakes Horse Race Eugene James rode Burgoo King to victory in the 58th Preakness Stakes, completing the race in an impressive time of 1:59.8. This sporting event was part of the prestigious Triple Crown horse racing series, capturing the public's imagination during the Great Depression era.
• Conrad Hunte: Cricket Legend Born Conrad Hunte, a legendary West Indian cricket player known for his exceptional opening batting skills during the period of 1958-1966, was noted on this date. Hunte was a pivotal figure in West Indian cricket, representing the region with distinction.
• Radio Station Merger in Iowa WOC-AM in Davenport, Iowa, merged with WHO radio station, creating a new broadcasting entity. This consolidation reflected the evolving media landscape of the early 1930s and the growing importance of radio communication.

Events in 1932

May 09, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 09, 1932

Newspapers from May. 09, 1932

May 09, 1932 was a Monday and it was the 130th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1932 can also be written as 5/9/1932 in the US and as 9/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

May 09, 1932 in May 1932 calendar

Famous people born on May 09, 1932:

• Geraldine McEwan

  Renowned Scottish actress known for her roles in television and theater, including Miss Marple adaptations.

• Roger Dumas

  Prolific French actor who appeared in over 100 films since 1954, contributing significantly to French cinema.

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on May 9th

Famous people died on May 09, 1932:

• Thomas Hakon Grönwall
• Emil Hertzka

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on May 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 9th is Taurus.

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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 09, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 09, 1932 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 May 09, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:57 am and setting at 12:12 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 20, 1932 while the next full moon would come on May 20, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on May 09, 1932

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Someone born on May 09, 1932 is:

93 years and 5 days old,

or 1116 months and 5 days old,

or 4853 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33973 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1932?

There are 360 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 9th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 09, 1932.

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