What happened on Wednesday August 16, 1933?

About August 16th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 16, 1933, the Christie Pits Riot erupted in Toronto, marking one of the most significant and violent instances of ethnic conflict in Canadian history. The incident was triggered by Nazi-sympathetic youth who deliberately displayed a swastika flag during a public baseball game, intentionally provoking the local Jewish community. What began as a provocative gesture quickly escalated into widespread street violence involving approximately 10,000 participants and spectators. The riot reflected the deep-seated antisemitic tensions and rising fascist influences in Toronto during the early 1930s. After intense confrontations and widespread destruction, the violence was ultimately suppressed by mounted police and motorcycle-mounted law enforcement units.
  • Day of the week: August 16th, 1933 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Dinner at Eight directed by George Cukor

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August 16, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1933:

  • Christie Pits Riot: A Significant Moment of Ethnic Tension in Canadian History On August 16, 1933, the Christie Pits Riot erupted in Toronto, marking one of the most significant and violent instances of ethnic conflict in Canadian history. The incident was triggered by Nazi-sympathetic youth who deliberately displayed a swastika flag during a public baseball game, intentionally provoking the local Jewish community. What began as a provocative gesture quickly escalated into widespread street violence involving approximately 10,000 participants and spectators. The riot reflected the deep-seated antisemitic tensions and rising fascist influences in Toronto during the early 1930s. After intense confrontations and widespread destruction, the violence was ultimately suppressed by mounted police and motorcycle-mounted law enforcement units.

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August 16, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 16, 1933?


August 16, 1933 was a Wednesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1933 can also be written as 8/16/1933 in the US and as 16/8/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 16, 1933?


Famous people born on August 16, 1933:

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    Renowned actress and dancer famous for her iconic role as Catwoman in the 1960s Batman TV series.

  • Stanley Milgram

    Renowned psychologist famous for his groundbreaking obedience experiments that explored human behavior and social psychology.

  • Stuart Allen Roosa

    NASA astronaut who was part of the Apollo 14 mission, a significant space exploration endeavor.

  • Stuart A "Smokey" Roosa in Durango

    US Air Force colonel and NASA astronaut from Durango, Colorado, who participated in the Apollo 14 mission.

  • Stuart Roosa

    NASA astronaut who piloted the command module during the Apollo mission, while fellow astronaut Edgar D. Mitchell explored the lunar...

  • François Dyrek

    French actor who had a substantial career in film and television, appearing in 141 productions between 1964 and 1999.

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August 16, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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August 16, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 01:13 am and setting at 06:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 05, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Sep 04, 1933.

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How old is someone born on August 16, 1933?


Someone born on August 16, 1933 is:

91 years 8 months old,

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or 4784 weeks

or 33488 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1933.

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