What happened on Wednesday May 16, 1934?

Here's what happened on May 16, 1934:

• Minneapolis Teamsters Strike Begins Teamsters union workers in Minneapolis initiated a major labor strike on May 16, 1934, which would continue until a settlement was reached on August 21. This strike was part of the broader labor movement during the Great Depression era, highlighting workers' struggles for better working conditions and fair compensation.
• Nantucket Lightship LV-117 Sinks After Collision The Nantucket Lightship LV-117 sank after a collision with the RMS Olympic on May 15, 1934, marking a significant maritime incident off the coast of Massachusetts. The sinking highlighted the dangers of maritime navigation during the early 20th century.
• Anthony Walker Appointed Commandant of Royal College of Defense Studies Anthony Walker was appointed as the commandant of the prestigious Royal College of Defense Studies, a key institution for advanced military and strategic education in the United Kingdom.

Events in 1934

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

Magazines from May. 16, 1934

Newspapers from May. 16, 1934

May 16, 1934 was a Wednesday and it was the 136th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 16, 1934 can also be written as 5/16/1934 in the US and as 16/5/1934 in UK and Europe.

May 16, 1934 in May 1934 calendar

Famous people born on May 16, 1934:

• John Keegan

  Renowned military historian known for his insightful and comprehensive works on warfare and military history.

• Roy Patrick Kerr

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on May 16th

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

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 12% full, rising at 07:31 am and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1934 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1934.

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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1934

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Someone born on May 16, 1934 is:

90 years 11 months old,

or 1091 months and 7 days old,

or 4745 weeks

or 33215 days old,

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

There are 23 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.

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

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

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