What happened on Sunday June 17, 1934?

About June 17th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a bold critique of Nazi media control, German Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen delivered a provocative speech at the University of Marburg challenging the current state of press freedom. He argued that genuine dialogue and 'open manly discussions' were more valuable to the German people than propaganda. Papen emphasized that true leadership emerges through honest communication, not manufactured narratives. Despite Joseph Goebbels' attempts to suppress the speech by banning media references, the text was widely distributed through foreign press and Papen's own newspaper, highlighting the growing tensions within the Nazi regime.
  • Day of the week: June 17th, 1934 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Randy Rides Alone directed by Harry L. Fraser

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June 17, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 17, 1934:

  • Franz von Papen's Controversial Marburg Speech In a bold critique of Nazi media control, German Vice-Chancellor Franz von Papen delivered a provocative speech at the University of Marburg challenging the current state of press freedom. He argued that genuine dialogue and 'open manly discussions' were more valuable to the German people than propaganda. Papen emphasized that true leadership emerges through honest communication, not manufactured narratives. Despite Joseph Goebbels' attempts to suppress the speech by banning media references, the text was widely distributed through foreign press and Papen's own newspaper, highlighting the growing tensions within the Nazi regime.
  • Violent Clash in Havana A deadly confrontation erupted in Havana when gunmen attacked a parade of the secret political organization ABC. The marchers, seemingly prepared for potential violence, returned fire, leading to an intense street battle. Police intervened using gas bombs to disperse the conflict. The incident resulted in 12 fatalities, underscoring the volatile political climate in Cuba during this period.
  • Brighton Trunk Murders Begin The first of the notorious Brighton trunk murders was discovered in Brighton, England. This marked the beginning of a series of gruesome criminal investigations that would shock the local community and capture national attention. The discovery of the first trunk suggested a complex and potentially serial criminal case.

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

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What day of the week was June 17, 1934?


June 17, 1934 was a Sunday and it was the 168th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 17, 1934 can also be written as 6/17/1934 in the US and as 17/6/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 17, 1934?


Famous people born on June 17, 1934:

  • Eileen Atkins

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  • Bill Cobbs

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 17th is Gemini.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 17, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 10:24 am and setting at 11:58 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 28, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Jun 27, 1934.

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How old is someone born on June 17, 1934?


Someone born on June 17, 1934 is:

90 years 10 months old,

or 1090 months and 6 days old,

or 4740 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33183 days old,

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

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

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