What happened on Thursday May 17, 1934?

About May 17th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: The pro-Nazi organization Friends of New Germany held a massive rally at Madison Square Garden, attracting approximately 20,000 supporters. This event highlighted the significant presence of Nazi sympathizers in the United States during the pre-World War II era, demonstrating the complex political landscape and ideological divisions within American society in the 1930s.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1934 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: The Thin Man directed by W.S. Van Dyke

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May 17, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1934:

  • Nazi Sympathizers Rally in New York City The pro-Nazi organization Friends of New Germany held a massive rally at Madison Square Garden, attracting approximately 20,000 supporters. This event highlighted the significant presence of Nazi sympathizers in the United States during the pre-World War II era, demonstrating the complex political landscape and ideological divisions within American society in the 1930s.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 17, 1934?


May 17, 1934 was a Thursday and it was the 137th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1934 can also be written as 5/17/1934 in the US and as 17/5/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 17, 1934?


Famous people born on May 17, 1934:

  • Ronald Wayne

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  • Sonny Knight

    American rock'n'roll singer who was moderately popular during the 1950s and 1960s music scene.

  • Earl Morrall
  • Pierre Clastres
  • Pietro Migliaccio

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May 17, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1934:

  • Cass Gilbert
  • Paul Pömpner
  • Benno Singer

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 12:08 am.

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

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How old is someone born on May 17, 1934?


Someone born on May 17, 1934 is:

90 years 11 months old,

or 1091 months and 6 days old,

or 4744 weeks and 6 days old,

or 33214 days old,

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

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

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