What happened on Saturday May 09, 1936?

About May 9th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: Benito Mussolini dramatically announced the annexation of Ethiopia and the creation of Italian East Africa in a triumphant speech from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia, symbolizing fascist Italy's imperial ambitions.
  • Day of the week: May 9th, 1936 was a Saturday
  • 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 9th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on May 9th, 1936.

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May 09, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 09, 1936:

  • Mussolini Proclaims Italian East Africa Benito Mussolini dramatically announced the annexation of Ethiopia and the creation of Italian East Africa in a triumphant speech from the balcony of the Palazzo Venezia, symbolizing fascist Italy's imperial ambitions.
  • Italy Annexes Ethiopia Italy formally annexed Ethiopia after capturing the capital, Addis Ababa, on May 5th, marking a significant moment in colonial expansion and marking the end of Ethiopian independence.
  • Thessaloniki General Strike Massacre Police under the government of Ioannis Metaxas violently suppressed a general strike in Thessaloniki, resulting in 30 deaths and hundreds of wounded protesters, highlighting the political tensions in pre-World War II Greece.
  • Hindenburg Transatlantic Crossing The famous German airship Hindenburg completed a record-breaking transatlantic journey, arriving at Lakehurst, New Jersey in an impressive 61 hours and 39 minutes, showcasing the era's aviation technology.
  • First KLM Flight to Bonaire KLM Royal Dutch Airlines achieved a milestone by landing its first airplane on the Caribbean island of Bonaire, expanding its international route network and connecting the Netherlands with its colonial territories.
  • Floyd Robinson Baseball Career Floyd Robinson, a professional baseball player, played for multiple Major League Baseball teams including the Chicago White Sox, Cincinnati Reds, and Athletics during his sporting career.

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May 09, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 09, 1936?


May 09, 1936 was a Saturday and it was the 130th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 09, 1936 can also be written as 5/9/1936 in the US and as 9/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 09, 1936?


Famous people born on May 09, 1936:

  • Albert Finney
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  • Glenda Jackson
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May 09, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 09, 1936:

  • Humfry Payne

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May 09, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 09, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 09, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 09, 1936 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 09, 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 09, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:19 pm and setting at 08:32 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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How old is someone born on May 09, 1936?


Someone born on May 09, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 14 days old,

or 4641 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32491 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 09, 1936?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 09, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 09, 1936.

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