What happened on Sunday May 17, 1936?

About May 17th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 17, 1936, authorities imposed a curfew in Jerusalem to prevent potential civil unrest following a shooting incident the previous night. This measure was likely part of the ongoing tensions between Arab and Jewish communities during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
  • Day of the week: May 17th, 1936 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Hearts in Bondage directed by Lew Ayres

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May 17, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 17, 1936:

  • Jerusalem Curfew Imposed On May 17, 1936, authorities imposed a curfew in Jerusalem to prevent potential civil unrest following a shooting incident the previous night. This measure was likely part of the ongoing tensions between Arab and Jewish communities during the British Mandate period in Palestine.
  • Death of Panagis Tsaldaris Panagis Tsaldaris, a prominent Greek political leader who served as Prime Minister of Greece, passed away on May 17, 1936. Tsaldaris was a significant figure in Greek politics during the interwar period, representing the People's Party and playing a crucial role in the country's political landscape.

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May 17, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 17, 1936?


May 17, 1936 was a Sunday and it was the 138th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1936 can also be written as 5/17/1936 in the US and as 17/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 17, 1936?


Famous people born on May 17, 1936:

  • Dennis Hopper
    Dennis Hopper

    Iconic American actor and filmmaker known for his rebellious roles and counterculture persona.

  • Guy Camberabero

    Prominent French rugby player who was instrumental in the French national team's success during the 1960s.

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May 17, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 17, 1936:

  • Milla Davenport
  • Edwards Davis
  • Ernest Glendinning
  • Ben Greet
  • Panagīs Tsaldarīs

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May 17, 1936: 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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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 17, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 17, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 17, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 17, 1936 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 17, 1936 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, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 03:07 am and setting at 05:54 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.

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How old is someone born on May 17, 1936?


Someone born on May 17, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 6 days old,

or 4640 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32483 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 17, 1936?

There are 24 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 17, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 17, 1936.

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