What happened on Thursday August 18, 1932?

Here's what happened on August 18, 1932:

• First East-West Transatlantic Solo Flight Scottish aviator Jim Mollison made aviation history by completing the first solo east-west crossing of the North Atlantic. He departed from Portmarnock, Ireland, and landed in New Brunswick, Canada, after an impressive 30-hour and 10-minute journey, demonstrating extraordinary navigational skill and endurance.
• Auguste Piccard and Max Cosijns Stratospheric Balloon Flight Auguste Piccard and his assistant Max Cosyns achieved a remarkable high-altitude balloon flight, reaching an unprecedented height of 16,201 meters (approximately 53,153 feet). This groundbreaking expedition significantly advanced human understanding of high-altitude atmospheric conditions and balloon technology.

Events in 1932

August 18, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 18, 1932

Newspapers from Aug. 18, 1932

August 18, 1932 was a Thursday and it was the 231st day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 18, 1932 can also be written as 8/18/1932 in the US and as 18/8/1932 in UK and Europe.

August 18, 1932 in August 1932 calendar

Famous people born on August 18, 1932:

• Luc Montagnier

  Renowned French virologist who co-discovered HIV, the virus causing AIDS, and was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2008.

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on August 18th

Famous people died on August 18, 1932:

• Hans Zenker
• Louis Leubas

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on August 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 18th is Leo.

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

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August 18, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 18, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 18, 1932 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 18, 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 August 18, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:57 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 16, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Sep 14, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on August 18, 1932

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Someone born on August 18, 1932 is:

92 years 9 months old,

or 1113 months and 6 days old,

or 4840 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33882 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 18, 1932?

There are 86 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 18, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 18, 1932.

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