What happened on Wednesday December 18, 1935?

Here's what happened on December 18, 1935:

• Edvard Beneš Becomes Czechoslovak President Edvard Beneš was elected President of Czechoslovakia, a pivotal moment in the country's interwar political history. Beneš was a key democratic leader who would play a significant role in Czechoslovak politics before and after World War II.
• Samuel Hoare Resigns Samuel Hoare resigned as British Foreign Secretary over the highly controversial Hoare–Laval Pact, which proposed a lenient settlement with Italy following its invasion of Ethiopia, causing significant political backlash.
• Donald Bradman's Cricket Shield Debut Donald Bradman, considered the greatest batsman in cricket history, scored 117 runs in his first Sheffield Shield match for South Australia, showcasing early signs of his extraordinary sporting talent.
• Juan Vicente Gómez Dies Juan Vicente Gómez, the long-standing dictator of Venezuela who ruled from 1908 to 1935, passed away. His death marked the end of a significant era in Venezuelan political history characterized by authoritarian rule.
• Mussolini's 'Faith Day' Benito Mussolini introduced 'Faith Day', a propaganda initiative where Italians were encouraged to donate their wedding rings to the state to be melted down, symbolizing the fascist regime's control and nationalist sentiment.
• Jacques Pépin Birth Jacques Pépin, a renowned French chef, culinary educator, and cookbook author, was born on this date. He would later become a significant influence in modern culinary arts and cooking education.
• Lanka Sama Samaja Party Founded The Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP), a prominent left-wing political party in Sri Lanka, was established. This party would play a crucial role in the country's socialist and independence movements.
• Sichuan Earthquake A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Sichuan Province in China, resulting in approximately 100 fatalities and widespread destruction of homes. This event highlighted the region's significant seismic vulnerability.

Events in 1935

December 18, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 18, 1935

Newspapers from Dec. 18, 1935

December 18, 1935 was a Wednesday and it was the 352nd day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 18, 1935 can also be written as 12/18/1935 in the US and as 18/12/1935 in UK and Europe.

December 18, 1935 in December 1935 calendar

Famous people born on December 18, 1935:

• Jacques Pépin

  Renowned French-American chef, cookbook author, and culinary educator who significantly influenced modern cooking techniques and gastronomy.

Famous people born in 1935

Famous people born on December 18th

Famous people died on December 18, 1935:

• Eugenio Filippo Albani
• Viggo Johansen

Famous people who died in 1935

Famous people who died on December 18th

December 18, 1935: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 18, 1935 was Stop, Look, and Listen by Joe Venuti & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 16th and December 22nd.

1. Joe Venuti & His Orchestra - Stop, Look, and Listen
2. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Helen Ward) - Eeny Meeny Miney Mo
3. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - The Music Goes Round and Round
4. Bing Crosby - Silent Night
5. Hal Kemp & His Orchestra - With All My Heart

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 18th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 18, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 18, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 18, 1935 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 18, 1935 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 December 18, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 33% full, rising at 12:13 am and setting at 12:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 10, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jan 08, 1936.

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Someone born on December 18, 1935 is:

89 years 4 months old,

or 1072 months and 26 days old,

or 4665 weeks

or 32655 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 18, 1935?

There are 218 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday December 18th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 18, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 18, 1935.

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