What happened on Friday August 11, 1933?

About August 11th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 11, 1933, the Iraqi Army, under the command of General Bakr Sidqi, carried out a systematic and brutal massacre of unarmed Assyrian Christians in the town of Simele. Soldiers systematically targeted and killed men and boys with machine guns. Official army reports later confirmed the horrific toll: 305 men, 4 women, and 6 children were murdered, representing a significant act of ethnic violence.
  • Day of the week: August 11th, 1933 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Gordon of Ghost City directed by Ray Taylor

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August 11, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1933:

  • Simele Massacre in Iraq On August 11, 1933, the Iraqi Army, under the command of General Bakr Sidqi, carried out a systematic and brutal massacre of unarmed Assyrian Christians in the town of Simele. Soldiers systematically targeted and killed men and boys with machine guns. Official army reports later confirmed the horrific toll: 305 men, 4 women, and 6 children were murdered, representing a significant act of ethnic violence.
  • World Record Temperature in Mexico On August 11, 1933, an extreme temperature of 136 degrees Fahrenheit (58 degrees Celsius) was recorded in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, establishing a world record for the highest temperature ever measured.

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August 11, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 11, 1933?


August 11, 1933 was a Friday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1933 can also be written as 8/11/1933 in the US and as 11/8/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 11, 1933?


Famous people born on August 11, 1933:

  • Jerry Falwell

    Influential American evangelical pastor who founded the Moral Majority and significantly impacted conservative Christian political activism...

  • Alain Carpentier

    Pioneering French cardiologist renowned for performing groundbreaking robotic heart surgeries using computer-controlled remote technology.

  • Doyle Brunson

    Legendary professional poker player, two-time World Series of Poker Main Event champion, and member of the Poker Hall of Fame.

  • Jerzy Grotowski

    Influential Polish theatre director and theorist who revolutionized experimental theatre practices and performance techniques.

  • Jean-Loup Trassard

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August 11, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

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August 11, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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August 11, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1933 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 1933 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 11, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 54% full, rising at 10:15 pm and setting at 01:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1933.

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How old is someone born on August 11, 1933?


Someone born on August 11, 1933 is:

91 years 9 months old,

or 1101 months and 26 days old,

or 4791 weeks

or 33537 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1933?

There are 66 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 11, 1933.

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