What happened on Saturday March 12, 1932?

About March 12th, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: On this date, Nazi Germany initiated the annexation of Austria, a significant event known as the Anschluss. This marked a critical moment in the lead-up to World War II, where Hitler forcibly incorporated Austria into the German Reich, expanding Nazi territorial control and setting the stage for further European aggression.
  • Day of the week: March 12th, 1932 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about March 12th, 1932? See below for more news and curiosities on March 12th, 1932.

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March 12, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 12, 1932:

  • Nazi Annexation of Austria On this date, Nazi Germany initiated the annexation of Austria, a significant event known as the Anschluss. This marked a critical moment in the lead-up to World War II, where Hitler forcibly incorporated Austria into the German Reich, expanding Nazi territorial control and setting the stage for further European aggression.
  • Andrew Young Birth Andrew Young, prominent civil rights activist, politician, and diplomat, was born. He would serve as the United States Ambassador to the United Nations from 1977-1979 and later become the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, playing a significant role in advancing civil rights and urban leadership.
  • Eastern European Countries Join NATO Poland, Hungary, and the Czech Republic became full members of NATO, symbolizing their successful transition from communist rule to democratic governance. This historic moment represented a significant geopolitical shift less than a decade after the fall of the Soviet Union, marking their integration into Western democratic and security structures.
  • Church of England Ordains First Female Priests The Church of England made a groundbreaking decision to ordain 32 women as its first female priests, challenging centuries of male-only clergy traditions. This progressive move sparked significant controversy, with 700 male clergy members and thousands of church members protesting by leaving and joining the Roman Catholic Church.
  • Barbara Feldon Birth Barbara Feldon, renowned American actress and model, was born on this date. She would later become famous for her role as Agent 99 in the popular comedy series 'Get Smart'.

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March 12, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was March 12, 1932?


March 12, 1932 was a Saturday and it was the 72nd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 12, 1932 can also be written as 3/12/1932 in the US and as 12/3/1932 in UK and Europe.

March 12, 1932 in March 1932 calendar

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Who was born on March 12, 1932?


Famous people born on March 12, 1932:

  • Barbara Feldon
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    Barbara Feldon is an American actress and comedic performer best known for her iconic role as Agent 99 in the classic spy comedy series 'Get...

  • Andrew Young

    Andrew Young is a prominent civil rights leader, politician, and diplomat who played a crucial role in the African American civil rights...

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March 12, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on March 12, 1932:

  • Ivar Kreuger
  • Ilias Vrioni

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March 12, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 12th is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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March 12, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for March 12, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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March 12, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on March 12, 1932 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 12, 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 March 12, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 08:17 am and setting at 11:33 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 22, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Mar 22, 1932.

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How old is someone born on March 12, 1932?


Someone born on March 12, 1932 is:

93 years 2 months old,

or 1118 months and 1 day old,

or 4861 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34030 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on March 12, 1932?

There are 303 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday March 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on March 12, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on March 12, 1932.

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