What happened on Wednesday May 11, 1932?

About May 11th, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 11, 1932, the British government issued a stern diplomatic warning to the Irish Free State, stating that it would revoke tariff preferences if the state proceeded to abolish the Oath of Allegiance to the British monarch, highlighting the ongoing tensions in Anglo-Irish relations.
  • Day of the week: May 11th, 1932 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 11, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 11, 1932:

  • Britain Warns Irish Free State on Oath of Allegiance On May 11, 1932, the British government issued a stern diplomatic warning to the Irish Free State, stating that it would revoke tariff preferences if the state proceeded to abolish the Oath of Allegiance to the British monarch, highlighting the ongoing tensions in Anglo-Irish relations.
  • Notable Births: Mustafa Tlass and Valentino Garavani On May 11, 1932, two significant figures were born: Mustafa Tlass, a prominent Syrian military officer and politician from Al-Rastan, who would later play a crucial role in Syrian politics, and Valentino Garavani, the renowned Italian fashion designer from Voghera, who would revolutionize the global fashion industry.
  • Siam Suspends Gold Standard On May 11, 1932, the Kingdom of Siam (now Thailand) officially suspended its adherence to the gold standard, a significant monetary policy decision that reflected the global economic challenges during the early years of the Great Depression.
  • USS Akron Landing Incident On May 11, 1932, the dirigible USS Akron experienced a dangerous landing attempt in San Diego, resulting in a tragic accident. During the maneuver, four sailors were lifted off the ground. Tragically, two sailors fell to their deaths, one suffered a broken arm, and C. M. Cowart was dramatically rescued after hanging precariously for nearly two hours.
  • DUPE: Club Atlético River Plate Founding On May 11, 1932, Club Atlético River Plate was founded in Argentina (not Uruguay, as originally stated), marking the beginning of one of the most prestigious football clubs in South American sports history.

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May 11, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 11, 1932?


May 11, 1932 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1932 can also be written as 5/11/1932 in the US and as 11/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 11, 1932?


Famous people born on May 11, 1932:

  • Valentino (fashion designer)

    Valentino Garavani is a renowned Italian fashion designer famous for his elegant red dresses and significant contributions to haute couture.

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May 11, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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May 11, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 11, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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May 11, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 11, 1932 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 11, 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 11, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 35% full, rising at 10:01 am and setting at 01:33 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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How old is someone born on May 11, 1932?


Someone born on May 11, 1932 is:

92 years 11 months old,

or 1115 months and 12 days old,

or 4850 weeks

or 33950 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 11, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 11, 1932.

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