What happened on Monday August 12, 1935?

About August 12th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 12, 1935, Japanese Lieutenant Colonel Saburo Aizawa assassinated General Tetsuzan Nagata by stabbing him with a sword. This politically motivated murder was part of the internal power struggles and radical nationalist tensions within the Imperial Japanese military during the 1930s, reflecting the volatile political climate preceding World War II.
  • Day of the week: August 12th, 1935 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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August 12, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 12, 1935:

  • Aizawa Incident: Political Assassination in Imperial Japan On August 12, 1935, Japanese Lieutenant Colonel Saburo Aizawa assassinated General Tetsuzan Nagata by stabbing him with a sword. This politically motivated murder was part of the internal power struggles and radical nationalist tensions within the Imperial Japanese military during the 1930s, reflecting the volatile political climate preceding World War II.
  • Jan Smuts Warns of Potential Racial Conflict in Africa On August 12, 1935, prominent South African statesman Jan Smuts issued a grave warning about the potential for a broader racial conflict in Africa, triggered by the escalating tensions between Italy and Ethiopia. His statement highlighted the complex geopolitical and racial dynamics of colonial Africa during the interwar period.
  • Ribolla Mine Disaster On August 12, 1935, a catastrophic mine flood in Ribolla, Italy, resulted in the tragic deaths of 14 miners. This incident underscores the dangerous working conditions in industrial mining operations during the mid-1930s and the significant human cost of resource extraction.

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August 12, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 12, 1935?


August 12, 1935 was a Monday and it was the 224th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 12, 1935 can also be written as 8/12/1935 in the US and as 12/8/1935 in UK and Europe.

August 12, 1935 in August 1935 calendar

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Who was born on August 12, 1935?


Famous people born on August 12, 1935:

  • John Cazale
    John Cazale

    Acclaimed actor known for iconic roles in 'Dog Day Afternoon' and 'The Deer Hunter', who tragically died young at 41 from lung cancer.

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August 12, 1935: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 12, 1935:

  • Friedrich Schottky

    Polish-german mathematician, theorist (d. 355).

  • Gareth Jones
  • Tetsuzan Nagata
  • Léonce Perret

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August 12, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.

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August 12, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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August 12, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 12, 1935 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 1935 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 12, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 04:46 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 16, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Aug 14, 1935.

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How old is someone born on August 12, 1935?


Someone born on August 12, 1935 is:

89 years 8 months old,

or 1076 months and 21 days old,

or 4681 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32772 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1935.

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