What happened on Tuesday May 16, 1933?

About May 16th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: Renowned physicist Max Planck personally met with Adolf Hitler on May 16, 1933, in a courageous but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to intercede on behalf of his Jewish scientific colleagues who were facing systematic dismissal from academic positions under the rising Nazi regime.
  • Day of the week: May 16th, 1933 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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May 16, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 16, 1933:

  • Max Planck's Plea to Hitler Renowned physicist Max Planck personally met with Adolf Hitler on May 16, 1933, in a courageous but ultimately unsuccessful attempt to intercede on behalf of his Jewish scientific colleagues who were facing systematic dismissal from academic positions under the rising Nazi regime.
  • Roosevelt's World Security Program On May 16, 1933, President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed an ambitious international diplomatic initiative, calling for 54 nations to enter into a comprehensive non-aggression pact and commit to abandoning offensive military weaponry. This early attempt at collective security reflected Roosevelt's vision for preventing future global conflicts in the aftermath of World War I.
  • Deaths of John Henry Mackay and Lady Cynthia Mosley On May 16, 1933, two notable figures passed away: John Henry Mackay, a 69-year-old German anarchist writer, and Lady Cynthia Mosley, a 34-year-old former British MP and wife of fascist leader Oswald Mosley. Their deaths occurred during a tumultuous period of political transformation in Europe.
  • Cecil Travis Baseball Achievement Baseball history was made on May 16, 1933, when Cecil Travis became the first player to record five hits in his debut Major League game, a remarkable feat that highlighted his exceptional batting skills early in his professional career.

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

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What day of the week was May 16, 1933?


May 16, 1933 was a Tuesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1933 can also be written as 5/16/1933 in the US and as 16/5/1933 in UK and Europe.

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May 16, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 16, 1933:

  • Ulisse Carlo Bascherini
  • Cynthia Curzon
  • John Henry Mackay
  • Christian Pfister

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 16, 1933 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 37% full, rising at 01:53 am and setting at 01:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1933.

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How old is someone born on May 16, 1933?


Someone born on May 16, 1933 is:

91 years 11 months old,

or 1103 months and 7 days old,

or 4797 weeks and 1 day old,

or 33580 days old,

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

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

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

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