What happened on Friday January 12, 1934?

About January 12th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: On 12 January 1934, the British Royal Navy battleship HMS Nelson experienced a significant maritime mishap when it ran aground near Portsmouth Harbour. The powerful warship became stranded in an embarrassing incident that lasted approximately 12 hours, causing considerable concern and potential operational disruption for the naval command.
  • Day of the week: January 12th, 1934 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Easy to Love directed by William Keighley

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January 12, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 12, 1934:

  • HMS Nelson Runs Aground in Portsmouth On 12 January 1934, the British Royal Navy battleship HMS Nelson experienced a significant maritime mishap when it ran aground near Portsmouth Harbour. The powerful warship became stranded in an embarrassing incident that lasted approximately 12 hours, causing considerable concern and potential operational disruption for the naval command.
  • William Tell Film Premiere On 12 January 1934, the German-Swiss historical film *William Tell* was released, directed by Heinz Paul. The movie featured a notable cast including Hans Marr, Conrad Veidt, and Emmy Göring, and was produced by Terra Film in Germany. The film adapted the famous Swiss legend of William Tell, a national hero known for his archery skills and resistance against tyranny.

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January 12, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 12, 1934?


January 12, 1934 was a Friday and it was the 12th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 12, 1934 can also be written as 1/12/1934 in the US and as 12/1/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 12, 1934?


Famous people born on January 12, 1934:

  • Alan Sharp

    Scottish-American author and screenwriter known for his significant contributions to literature and film.

  • Burdette Haldorson

    United States Olympic basketball player who won a gold medal in the 1956-1960 Olympics, representing his country with distinction.

  • Ian Howard Marshall
  • Vincenzo Di Benedetto

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January 12, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 12, 1934:

  • Paul Kochanski

    Polish composer and violinist (d. 1934).

  • Paweł Kochański

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January 12, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.

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January 12, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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January 12, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 12, 1934 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 12, 1934 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 January 12, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 04:29 am and setting at 02:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1934.

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How old is someone born on January 12, 1934?


Someone born on January 12, 1934 is:

91 years 4 months old,

or 1096 months and 2 days old,

or 4765 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33360 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 12, 1934.

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