Thursday August 16, 1934: on this day

August 16, 1934 was the 228th day of the year 1934, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 16, 1934 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 16, 1934, who was born and died on August 16, 1934, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 16, 1934, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Affairs of Cellini, directed by Gregory La Cava), TV series (e.g. Color Classics) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 16th, 1934 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 16, 1934?


August 16, 1934 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1934 can also be written as 8/16/1934 in the US and as 16/8/1934 in UK and Europe.

August 16, 1934 in August 1934 calendar

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August 16, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1934:

  • Us explorer william beebe descends 3,028 feet (1922 m) in bathysphere.
  • Us ends occupation of haiti (been there since 1915).

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August 16, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 16, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Discover the planets positions on August 16th, 1934 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 16, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1934 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 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 August 16, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1934.

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Who was born on August 16, 1934?


Famous people born on August 16, 1934:

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    French film director and actor, he is considered one of the most gifted and talented comedians in france.

  • John Standing
    John Standing

    London, england -- actor (edward lime street).

  • Angela Buxton

    British tennis player (b. 1934).

  • Diana Jones

    Award-winning investigative journalist known for her in-depth reporting.

  • Dianna Wynne Jones

    Renowned British author known for her fantasy novels, including 'Howl's Moving Castle'.

  • Kipp Hamilton

    American actress known for her roles in various films and TV shows.

  • Douglas Kirkland

    Canadian-american photographer (d. 2022).

  • Sam Trimble

    Australian cricketer (d. 2019).

  • Ketty Lester

    American actress and singer.

  • Ketty Lester [Revoyda Frierson]

    Us singer/actress (love letters).

  • David Thomas

    At the tender age of 20, he was a professional british golfer who won the championship belgium title.

  • Donnie Dunagan

    American ex-child actor and united states marine corps drill teacher.

  • Peter Saul

    San francisco artists.

  • Ed van Thijn

    (jewish), dutch foreign minister/mayor (amsterdam 1983-94).

  • Dave Thomas (golfer)

Whose famous birthday is on August 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 16th:

  • James Cameron
    James Cameron

    James cameron is a canadian film director known for creating blockbuster movies such as titanic and avatar.

  • Kathie Lee Gifford
    Kathie Lee Gifford

    Kathie lee gifford is a television host, singer, and author, best known for co-hosting the talk show 'live! with regis and kathie lee' and...

  • Angela Bassett
    Angela Bassett

    Angela bassett is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films such as what's love got to do with it, waiting to exhale,...

  • Steve Carell
    Steve Carell

    Carell, an american actor and writer is considered one comedyaeur(tm),'s rising talents.

  • Rumer Willis
    Rumer Willis

    American actress and singer, the child of bruce willis (and wife demi) moore.

  • Vanessa Carlton
    Vanessa Carlton

    Vanessa carlton is a pop singer known for her hit song 'a thousand miles' and her successful music career.

  • Cam Gigandet
    Cam Gigandet

    Cam gigandet is an american actor known for his roles in popular tv shows and movies such as 'the o.c.

  • Clovis Cornillac
    Clovis Cornillac

    French actor in television, film and theater.

  • Julie Newmar
    Julie Newmar

    American singer, actress, and dancer.

  • Timothy Hutton
    Timothy Hutton

    Timothy Hutton is an American actor known for his roles in films like 'Ordinary People' and TV series like 'Leverage'.

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August 16, 1934: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 89 years 8 months old,

or 1076 months and 9 days old,

or 4680 weeks

or 32760 days old,

if you were born on August 16, 1934.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1934?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday August 16th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1934.

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August 16, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1934:

  • Andrés Héctor Carvallo

What famous deaths happened on August 16th?

Famous deaths on August 16th:

  • Elvis Presley
    Elvis Presley

    American pop singer.

  • Margaret Mitchell
    Margaret Mitchell

    American author of "gone with the wind", a book she wrote over ten years.

  • Peter Fonda
    Peter Fonda

    American actor, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Amanda Blake
    Amanda Blake

    American actress gunsmoke dies at the age of 60.

  • Phil Leeds
    Phil Leeds

    American actor (d. 1998).

  • William Windom
    William Windom

    American actor (d. 2012).

  • Anna Kashfi
    Anna Kashfi

    Actress from india-america (d. 2015).

  • Louis Jouvet
    Louis Jouvet

    French theatre director, designer, stage worker, teacher, and stage administrator before his film and acting careers.

  • John Hurley
    John Hurley

    At 45, a song writer (son a preacher man) dies.

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August 16, 1934: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 16, 1934:

  • RC saints: feast day of Saint Stephen I of Hungary; Saint Roch (helps against plague and skin diseases)
  • USA: legal holiday in Vermont for the Battle of Bennington in 1777 (which actually took place in the state of New York)
  • Palio dell'Assunta in Siena
  • Eastern Orthodox: commemoration of the translation of the Acheiropoietos icon which means "Not made by hands", (also known as the Mandelion; now lost) from Edessa to Constantinople on 16 August 944

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August 16, 1934: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 16, 1934 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Affairs of Cellini

The Affairs of Cellini

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Gregory La Cava

Starring: Constance Bennett, Fredric March, Frank Morgan, Fay Wray

The Moonstone

The Moonstone

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Reginald Barker

Starring: David Manners, Phyllis Barry, Gustav von Seyffertitz, Jameson Thomas

Treasure Island

Treasure Island

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Victor Fleming

Starring: Wallace Beery, Jackie Cooper, Lionel Barrymore, Otto Kruger

Country: United States of America

Dames

Dames

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Ray Enright, Busby Berkeley

Starring: Joan Blondell, Dick Powell, Ruby Keeler, Zasu Pitts

Country: United States of America

Jane Eyre

Jane Eyre

Release year: 1934

Directed by: Christy Cabanne

Starring: Virginia Bruce, Colin Clive, Beryl Mercer, David Torrence

August 16, 1934: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 16, 1934 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Color Classics

Color Classics

Release year: 1934

Rainbow Parade Cartoon

Rainbow Parade Cartoon

Release year: 1934

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Who was the US President on August 16, 1934?

On August 16, 1934 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 16, 1934?

On August 16, 1934 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).

Who was the Pope on August 16, 1934?

On August 16, 1934 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 16th?

August 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 16th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 washington veterans day parade: president donald trump's planned military parade on november 10, 2018, has been postponed by the united states department of defense until 2019. estimates for the parade's costs have increased from $12 million up to $92 million.
  • 2017 - Confederate memorials and monuments being removed: several confederate monuments were taken down in baltimore, maryland overnight, including the stonewall jackson and robert e. lee monuments, confederate soldiers and sailors monuments, confederate women's monuments, and roger b. taney sculpture. on august 14, the baltimore city council unanimously approved the removal of the monuments.
  • 2016 - To launch airstrikes against syria, the russian air force uses an iranian airbase near hamadan.

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What happened in 1934?

1934 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Flash Gordon comic strip (by Alex Raymond) debuts
  • Jaap Speyers Bluejackets premieres in Amsterdam
  • 8.4 earthquake in India / Nepal, 10,700 die

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What was the calendar for August 1934?

August 1934 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1934 calendar looked like.

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