What happened on Thursday August 16, 1934?

Here's what happened on August 16, 1934:

• Hitler's Amnesty and Referendum Preparation Hitler's amnesty announcement went into effect, releasing prisoners in preparation for the upcoming referendum, which was part of the Nazi regime's political maneuvering.
• US Ends Occupation of Haiti The United States concluded its 19-year military occupation of Haiti, which had begun in 1915, marking a significant moment in Caribbean geopolitical relations and US foreign policy.
• William Beebe's Deep Sea Exploration US explorer William Beebe made a groundbreaking descent to 3,028 feet (1,922 meters) in the Bathysphere, pushing the boundaries of underwater exploration and marine science research.
• Italy Withdraws Troops from Austro-Italian Border Following tensions during the July Putsch, Italy ordered 48,000 troops stationed at the Austro-Italian border to return to their regular military bases, signaling a de-escalation of potential conflict.
• Cleopatra Film Release The epic historical film *Cleopatra*, directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Claudette Colbert, was released, representing a significant moment in 1930s Hollywood cinema.
• Notable Births Three notable individuals were born: Donnie Dunagan (actor), Ed van Thijn (politician), and Diana Wynne Jones (fantasy novelist), who would go on to make significant contributions in their respective fields.

Events in 1934

August 16, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 16, 1934

Newspapers from Aug. 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

Famous people born on August 16, 1934:

• Pierre Richard

  Renowned French comedian and film director famous for his comedic performances and collaborations with Victor Lanoux and Gérard Depardieu in...

• Douglas Kirkland

  Renowned Canadian-American photographer known for his iconic celebrity and artistic photography.

• Diana Wynne Jones

  Acclaimed British fantasy novelist best known for her influential work 'Howl's Moving Castle', which was later adapted into a popular...

• Angela Buxton

  British tennis player who competed in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to the sport.

• Dave Thomas (golfer)

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on August 16th

Famous people died on August 16, 1934:

• Andrés Héctor Carvallo

Famous people who died in 1934

Famous people who died on August 16th

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 16, 1934 was Waxing crescent.

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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Someone born on August 16, 1934 is:

90 years 8 months old,

or 1088 months and 28 days old,

or 4734 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33144 days old,

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There are 94 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.

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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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