What happened on Sunday January 15, 1933?

About January 15th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: A period of intense political instability in Spain resulted in widespread violence, causing nearly 100 fatalities. This event highlights the deep political tensions and social unrest prevalent in Spain during the early years of the Second Spanish Republic, reflecting the growing polarization between left-wing and right-wing factions.
  • Day of the week: January 15th, 1933 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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January 15, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 15, 1933:

  • Political Violence Erupts in Spain A period of intense political instability in Spain resulted in widespread violence, causing nearly 100 fatalities. This event highlights the deep political tensions and social unrest prevalent in Spain during the early years of the Second Spanish Republic, reflecting the growing polarization between left-wing and right-wing factions.
  • William Hamm Jr. Kidnapping William Hamm Jr., heir to the Theodore Hamm Brewing Company, was kidnapped in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a high-profile criminal incident. The perpetrators demanded and received a substantial ransom of $100,000, which was a significant sum during the Great Depression era. This kidnapping was part of a series of notorious abductions by organized crime groups during the early 1930s.

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January 15, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 15, 1933?


January 15, 1933 was a Sunday and it was the 15th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 15, 1933 can also be written as 1/15/1933 in the US and as 15/1/1933 in UK and Europe.

January 15, 1933 in January 1933 calendar

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Who was born on January 15, 1933?


Famous people born on January 15, 1933:

  • Ernest J. Gaines

    Acclaimed African American novelist known for powerful works exploring the African American experience in Louisiana, including 'The...

  • Frank Bough

    Prominent English journalist and television presenter known for his work on BBC's Breakfast Time and other popular programs.

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January 15, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 15th is Capricorn.

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January 15, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 15, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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January 15, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 15, 1933 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 15, 1933 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 15, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 09:03 pm and setting at 09:49 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 11, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Feb 10, 1933.

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How old is someone born on January 15, 1933?


Someone born on January 15, 1933 is:

92 years 3 months old,

or 1107 months and 29 days old,

or 4817 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33722 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 15, 1933?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 15, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 15, 1933.

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