What happened on Thursday May 12, 1932?

About May 12th, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: The body of Charles Lindbergh's infant son was discovered near the family's home in Hopewell, New Jersey, marking a devastating conclusion to a ten-week kidnapping ordeal that had captured national attention. The tragic discovery shocked the American public and became one of the most infamous criminal cases of the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: May 12th, 1932 was a Thursday
  • 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 12, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1932:

  • Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping Tragedy The body of Charles Lindbergh's infant son was discovered near the family's home in Hopewell, New Jersey, marking a devastating conclusion to a ten-week kidnapping ordeal that had captured national attention. The tragic discovery shocked the American public and became one of the most infamous criminal cases of the early 20th century.
  • Nazi Legislators Suspended in Reichstag Reichstag President Paul Löbe took disciplinary action by suspending four Nazi legislators for 30 days after they physically assaulted a journalist. This incident highlights the increasing political tensions and aggressive behavior of Nazi party members during the early 1930s in Germany.
  • Political Shift in German Defense Ministry General Wilhelm Groener resigned from his position as German Defense Minister, with General Kurt von Schleicher taking control of the Defense Ministry. This leadership change occurred during the politically turbulent Weimar Republic period, signaling ongoing instability in German governance.
  • Disney Animation Milestone: Goofy's First Appearance The animated film Mickey's Revue is released in theaters across the United States, marking a significant moment in animation history. This film introduces Goofy (initially named 'Dippy Dawg') alongside established characters Pluto and Horace Horsecollar, expanding the Disney character universe.

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

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What day of the week was May 12, 1932?


May 12, 1932 was a Thursday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1932 can also be written as 5/12/1932 in the US and as 12/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 12, 1932?


Famous people born on May 12, 1932:

  • Joel Joffe

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  • Roger Lestas

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


Famous people died on May 12, 1932:

  • Mario Trozzi
  • Maurice de Féraudy
  • Corrado Rizzone Tedeschi

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 46% full, rising at 11:11 am and setting at 02:04 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 12, 1932?


Someone born on May 12, 1932 is:

93 years and 2 days old,

or 1116 months and 2 days old,

or 4852 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33970 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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

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

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