What happened on Friday December 14, 1934?

Here's what happened on December 14, 1934:

• Train Accident Near Nazi Leadership A devastating train-bus collision occurred on December 14, 1934, in Berlin, involving an express train carrying Adolf Hitler and other Nazi leaders. The accident resulted in 15 fatalities and 7 injuries, with all casualties occurring on the bus at a level grade crossing. This incident underscored the transportation safety challenges of the time.
• First Streamlined Steam Locomotive Introduced On December 14, 1934, a groundbreaking streamlined steam locomotive was unveiled in Albany, New York, marking a significant milestone in transportation design and engineering. This innovative locomotive represented a leap forward in rail technology, featuring aerodynamic styling that reduced air resistance and improved overall performance and efficiency.
• British Cargo Ship Usworth Sinks in Atlantic On December 14, 1934, the British cargo ship Usworth met a tragic fate in the Atlantic Ocean. During a maritime disaster, rescue operations were launched, but only nine of the 26 crew members survived the incident, highlighting the perilous nature of maritime travel during this era.

Events in 1934

December 14, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 14, 1934

Newspapers from Dec. 14, 1934

December 14, 1934 was a Friday and it was the 348th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 14, 1934 can also be written as 12/14/1934 in the US and as 14/12/1934 in UK and Europe.

December 14, 1934 in December 1934 calendar

Famous people born on December 14, 1934:

• Richard D. Zanuck

  Legendary Hollywood film producer who won an Oscar and produced numerous blockbuster films like 'Jaws' and 'Driving Miss Daisy'.

• Shyam Benegal

  Renowned Indian film director and screenwriter, pioneer of parallel cinema in India who significantly influenced national cinema.

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on December 14th

Famous people died on December 14, 1934:

• Franz Junger
• Paul Saladin Leonhardt
• Reginald Walter Maudslay

Famous people who died in 1934

Famous people who died on December 14th

December 14, 1934: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 14, 1934 was With Every Breath I Take by Bing Crosby, according to the music chart for the week December 10th and December 16th.

1. Bing Crosby - With Every Breath I Take
2. Paul Whiteman & His Orchestra - I Get a Kick Out of You
3. Paul Pendarvis & His Orchestra - I've Got an Invitation to a Dance

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 14th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 14, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 14, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 14, 1934 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 14, 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 December 14, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 01:51 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 21, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Dec 20, 1934.

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Your place in the Universe on December 14, 1934

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Someone born on December 14, 1934 is:

90 years 5 months old,

or 1085 months

or 4717 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33024 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 14, 1934?

There are 214 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 14th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 14, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 14, 1934.

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