What happened on Saturday August 17, 1935?

About August 17th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: AEG unveiled the groundbreaking Magnetophon reel-to-reel tape recorder at the Berlin Radio Fair, marking a significant milestone in audio recording technology. This innovative device would later revolutionize sound recording, broadcasting, and music production by introducing magnetic tape as a reliable medium for capturing and reproducing audio.
  • Day of the week: August 17th, 1935 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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August 17, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 17, 1935:

  • AEG Demonstrates Magnetophon Tape Recorder AEG unveiled the groundbreaking Magnetophon reel-to-reel tape recorder at the Berlin Radio Fair, marking a significant milestone in audio recording technology. This innovative device would later revolutionize sound recording, broadcasting, and music production by introducing magnetic tape as a reliable medium for capturing and reproducing audio.
  • Death of Charlotte Perkins Gilman Charlotte Perkins Gilman, a prominent American writer, feminist, and social reformer, passed away at the age of 75. Known for her influential works on women's rights and social issues, including the seminal short story 'The Yellow Wallpaper', Gilman was a pioneering voice in early 20th-century feminist literature and social criticism. She died by suicide, leaving behind a significant legacy of intellectual and social activism.

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August 17, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 17, 1935?


August 17, 1935 was a Saturday and it was the 229th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 17, 1935 can also be written as 8/17/1935 in the US and as 17/8/1935 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 17, 1935?


Famous people born on August 17, 1935:

  • Oleg Tabakov
    Oleg Tabakov

    Renowned Russian theater and film actor, director, and pedagogue who significantly influenced Soviet and Russian performing arts.

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August 17, 1935: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 17, 1935:

  • Charlotte Perkins Gilman

    American feminist and author of 'The Yellow Wallpaper'.

  • Adam Gunn

    American decathlete (b. 1872).

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August 17, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 17th is Leo.

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August 17, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 17, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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August 17, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 17, 1935 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 17, 1935 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 17, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 09:21 pm and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1935.

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How old is someone born on August 17, 1935?


Someone born on August 17, 1935 is:

89 years 8 months old,

or 1076 months and 16 days old,

or 4681 weeks

or 32767 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 17, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 17, 1935.

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