What happened on Tuesday April 17, 1934?

About April 17th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: On Budget Day in the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer Neville Chamberlain presented a 'prosperity budget' that rolled back previous tax increases and service cuts while projecting a surplus of £800,000. Simultaneously, the newly refurbished Fenway Park opened in Boston, Massachusetts. The stadium's seating capacity was increased, the mound known as Duffy's Cliff along the left-field wall was leveled, and a scoreboard was installed at the wall's base. The entire park gained its distinctive green shade, though the left-field wall (later nicknamed the Green Monster) remained covered in advertisements until 1947.
  • Day of the week: April 17th, 1934 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Liliom directed by Fritz Lang

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April 17, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 17, 1934:

  • United Kingdom Budget Day and Fenway Park Opening On Budget Day in the United Kingdom, Chancellor of the Exchequer Neville Chamberlain presented a 'prosperity budget' that rolled back previous tax increases and service cuts while projecting a surplus of £800,000. Simultaneously, the newly refurbished Fenway Park opened in Boston, Massachusetts. The stadium's seating capacity was increased, the mound known as Duffy's Cliff along the left-field wall was leveled, and a scoreboard was installed at the wall's base. The entire park gained its distinctive green shade, though the left-field wall (later nicknamed the Green Monster) remained covered in advertisements until 1947.
  • Don Kirshner: Music Producer Don Kirshner, a pioneering rock and roll producer credited with developing the 'bubblegum music' genre, was born. Kirshner would later become a significant figure in popular music production and artist management.

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April 17, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 17, 1934?


April 17, 1934 was a Tuesday and it was the 107th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 17, 1934 can also be written as 4/17/1934 in the US and as 17/4/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 17, 1934?


Famous people born on April 17, 1934:

  • Don Kirshner

    Influential American music producer and songwriter who played a crucial role in the music industry, particularly in rock and pop music...

  • Robert Stigwood

    Prominent entertainment industry entrepreneur known for managing successful music acts and producing iconic films.

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April 17, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 17th is Aries.

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April 17, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 17, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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April 17, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 17, 1934 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 17, 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 April 17, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 06:59 am and setting at 10:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 31, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Apr 29, 1934.

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How old is someone born on April 17, 1934?


Someone born on April 17, 1934 is:

91 years and 27 days old,

or 1092 months and 27 days old,

or 4752 weeks and 1 day old,

or 33265 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 17, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 17, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 17, 1934.

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