What happened on Sunday July 17, 1932?

Here's what happened on July 17, 1932:

• Altona Bloody Sunday On July 17, 1932, a violent confrontation erupted between the Nazi Party's paramilitary forces (SS and SA) and the German Communist Party in the Altona borough of Hamburg, Germany. This street battle represented a critical moment of political tension during the tumultuous Weimar Republic period, highlighting the growing political polarization and street violence that characterized Germany's descent into political chaos before the Nazi rise to power.
• Rudolf Caracciola Wins German Grand Prix On July 17, 1932, renowned German racing driver Rudolf Caracciola secured victory in the German Grand Prix, showcasing his exceptional driving skills during the golden age of motorsports in the early 1930s. Caracciola was a prominent figure in European motor racing and would go on to become a three-time European Champion.
• Leeudoringstad Massive Explosion On July 17, 1932, a significant industrial or mining-related explosion occurred in Leeudoringstad, considered one of the largest man-made non-nuclear explosions in history. The precise details and consequences of this massive blast warrant further historical investigation.

Events in 1932

July 17, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jul. 17, 1932

Newspapers from Jul. 17, 1932

July 17, 1932 was a Sunday and it was the 199th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 17, 1932 can also be written as 7/17/1932 in the US and as 17/7/1932 in UK and Europe.

July 17, 1932 in July 1932 calendar

Famous people born on July 17, 1932:

• Quino

  Quino was an influential Argentine cartoonist best known for creating the iconic comic strip Mafalda, which became a cultural phenomenon in...

• Vince Guaraldi

  Vince Guaraldi was an influential jazz pianist and composer, best known for his iconic music for the Peanuts animated specials, particularly...

• Johnny Kerr

  Johnny 'Red' Kerr was a prominent NBA player and coach, notably the first head coach of the Chicago Bulls.

• Slick Leonard

  American basketball player and coach (d. 2021).

• Ian Moir

  Australian rugby league player (d. 1990).

• Wojciech Kilar
• Red Kerr
• Niccolò Castiglioni
• Alfio Caltabiano

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on July 17th

Famous people died on July 17, 1932:

• Rasmus Rasmussen

  Norwegian actor, singer, and director (b. 1862).

• Theodor Rosetti

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on July 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 17th is Cancer.

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Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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July 17, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 17, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on July 17, 1932 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 17, 1932 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 July 17, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:47 pm and setting at 06:07 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on July 17, 1932

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Someone born on July 17, 1932 is:

92 years 10 months old,

or 1114 months and 19 days old,

or 4846 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33926 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 17, 1932?

There are 42 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday July 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 17, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 17, 1932.

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