What happened on Friday May 15, 1936?

About May 15th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: British aviator Amy Johnson completed a remarkable return flight from England to Cape Town, further establishing her reputation as a pioneering female pilot and adventurer. Her achievement highlighted the growing capabilities of long-distance aviation in the 1930s.
  • Day of the week: May 15th, 1936 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Hearts in Bondage directed by Lew Ayres

More about May 15th, 1936? See below for more news and curiosities on May 15th, 1936.

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May 15, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 15, 1936:

  • Amy Johnson's Record-Breaking Flight to Cape Town British aviator Amy Johnson completed a remarkable return flight from England to Cape Town, further establishing her reputation as a pioneering female pilot and adventurer. Her achievement highlighted the growing capabilities of long-distance aviation in the 1930s.
  • Austrian Chancellor Dissolves Private Armies Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg ordered the dissolution of Austrian private armies, particularly targeting the Heimwehr paramilitary organization. This action was part of efforts to consolidate state power and reduce potential internal political fragmentation.
  • Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski Becomes Polish Prime Minister Felicjan Sławoj Składkowski was appointed as the Prime Minister of Poland, taking leadership during a complex period of European political tensions in the lead-up to World War II. His appointment represented a continuation of Poland's pre-war political leadership.
  • Birth of Wavy Gravy and Paul Zindel Two notable cultural figures were born: Wavy Gravy, a counterculture entertainer and peace activist known for his involvement in the 1960s hippie movement, and Paul Zindel, a Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and novelist recognized for his contributions to young adult literature.

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May 15, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 15, 1936?


May 15, 1936 was a Friday and it was the 136th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 15, 1936 can also be written as 5/15/1936 in the US and as 15/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 15, 1936?


Famous people born on May 15, 1936:

  • Ralph Steadman

    Iconic British illustrator famous for his distinctive, chaotic drawing style and long-time collaboration with writer Hunter S. Thompson.

  • Anna Maria Alberghetti

    Renowned Italian-American actress and singer known for her performances in film, television, and Broadway during the 1950s and 1960s.

  • Paul Zindel

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright and novelist, best known for young adult novels like 'The Pigman'.

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May 15, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 15, 1936:

  • Osvaldo Bignami
  • Ferdinando Chiapirone
  • Marco Galdi
  • Charles Griffiths
  • Rajendra Nath Mookerjee

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May 15, 1936: 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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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 15, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 15, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 15, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 15, 1936 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, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 02:09 am and setting at 03:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.

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How old is someone born on May 15, 1936?


Someone born on May 15, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 8 days old,

or 4640 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32485 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 15, 1936?

There are 22 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday May 15th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 15, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 15, 1936.

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