What happened on Monday May 15, 1933?

About May 15th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 15, 1933, all military aviation organizations within or under the control of the Reich Air Ministry (RLM) of Germany were officially and covertly merged to form the Wehrmacht's air arm, the Luftwaffe. This strategic consolidation marked a significant step in Nazi Germany's military reorganization and rearmament efforts.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1933 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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May 15, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1933:

  • Formation of the Luftwaffe On May 15, 1933, all military aviation organizations within or under the control of the Reich Air Ministry (RLM) of Germany were officially and covertly merged to form the Wehrmacht's air arm, the Luftwaffe. This strategic consolidation marked a significant step in Nazi Germany's military reorganization and rearmament efforts.
  • Hitler Rejects Monarchy Restoration On May 15, 1933, Chancellor Adolf Hitler met with Friedrich von Berg, a representative of former Kaiser Wilhelm II, to definitively state that the German monarchy would not be restored. Arranged by President Hindenburg, Hitler explicitly declared that the House of Hohenzollern would not return to power during his lifetime, if ever.
  • First Voice Amplification in US Senate On May 15, 1933, the United States Senate implemented its first voice amplification system, modernizing legislative communication and potentially improving the clarity and reach of senatorial debates and proceedings.
  • Devastating Fire in Auburn, Maine On May 15, 1933, an 11-year-old boy named Renaude Code set fire to paper inside a garage, triggering a catastrophic blaze that destroyed 239 buildings in Auburn, Maine. The fire left approximately 1,500 people homeless. Code later confessed to starting the fire on May 20.

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

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What day of the week was May 15, 1933?


May 15, 1933 was a Monday and it was the 135th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1933 can also be written as 5/15/1933 in the US and as 15/5/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1933?


Famous people born on May 15, 1933:

  • Juzo Itami

    Renowned Japanese filmmaker known for satirical and critically acclaimed movies like 'Tampopo'.

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May 15, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1933:

  • Hermann von François

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 15th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 15, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 01:23 am and setting at 12:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1933.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1933?


Someone born on May 15, 1933 is:

91 years 11 months old,

or 1103 months and 29 days old,

or 4800 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33602 days old,

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

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

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

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