What happened on Thursday February 16, 1933?

About February 16th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: The U.S. Senate voted 63-23 to approve an altered version of the proposed repeal of the 18th Amendment, signaling the end of nationwide alcohol prohibition and a significant shift in American social policy.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1933 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 16, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1933:

  • U.S. Senate Approves Repeal of 18th Amendment The U.S. Senate voted 63-23 to approve an altered version of the proposed repeal of the 18th Amendment, signaling the end of nationwide alcohol prohibition and a significant shift in American social policy.
  • Germania Newspaper Warns Against Political Extremism The Catholic newspaper Germania published a critical warning about the rising threats of Nazi and communist movements in Germany, highlighting the growing political tensions of the early 1930s.
  • Legal Advancements for Women's Education France and Kentucky both passed progressive laws expanding women's educational opportunities, allowing women to attend schools under specific conditions, marking a step forward in gender equality.
  • England Reclaims the Ashes Using Controversial Bodyline Tactics England successfully regained the Ashes cricket trophy through the implementation of controversial bodyline bowling tactics, which sparked significant international debate about sportsmanship and fair play.
  • Death of Archie Jackson, Australian Cricket Player Archie Jackson, a talented Australian cricket player known for his brief but impressive career, passed away. Despite his short time in cricket, he maintained an exceptional batting average of 47.4 and was tragically cut short by tuberculosis.

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

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What day of the week was February 16, 1933?


February 16, 1933 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1933 can also be written as 2/16/1933 in the US and as 16/2/1933 in UK and Europe.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 16, 1933 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1933.

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How old is someone born on February 16, 1933?


Someone born on February 16, 1933 is:

92 years 2 months old,

or 1106 months and 28 days old,

or 4812 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33690 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 16, 1933?

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

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