What happened on Wednesday April 12, 1933?

About April 12th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States government implemented a new policy prohibiting the exchange of gold scrap for gold coins at the US Mint. This restriction was part of the broader economic measures during the Great Depression era, aimed at controlling gold circulation and stabilizing the national currency.
  • Day of the week: April 12th, 1933 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Working Man directed by John G. Adolfi

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April 12, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 12, 1933:

  • US Mint Restricts Gold Coin Exchange The United States government implemented a new policy prohibiting the exchange of gold scrap for gold coins at the US Mint. This restriction was part of the broader economic measures during the Great Depression era, aimed at controlling gold circulation and stabilizing the national currency.
  • Moffett Field Commissioned in California The United States Navy commissioned Moffett Field, a significant naval air station located in Mountain View, California. Named after Admiral William A. Moffett, a pioneering naval aviation advocate, the airfield would become a crucial strategic asset for naval aviation research and operations.

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April 12, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 12, 1933?


April 12, 1933 was a Wednesday and it was the 102nd day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 12, 1933 can also be written as 4/12/1933 in the US and as 12/4/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 12, 1933?


Famous people born on April 12, 1933:

  • Montserrat Caballé

    Legendary Spanish soprano renowned for her exceptional vocal range and profound interpretations of opera, particularly famous for her...

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April 12, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 12, 1933:

  • Adelbert Ames

    American general and politician, 30th governor of mississippi (b. 1835).

  • Zelia Nuttall
  • August Rodenberg

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April 12, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 12th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 12, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 12, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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April 12, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 12, 1933 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 12, 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 April 12, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 87% full, rising at 09:44 pm and setting at 06:53 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1933.

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How old is someone born on April 12, 1933?


Someone born on April 12, 1933 is:

92 years 1 month old,

or 1105 months and 12 days old,

or 4806 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33645 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 12, 1933?

There are 324 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 12, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 12, 1933.

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