What happened on Friday May 18, 1934?

About May 18th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a powerful message to Congress, highlighting the economic burden of global armament and warning about the potential for war, reflecting the growing international tensions of the pre-World War II era.
  • Day of the week: May 18th, 1934 was a Friday
  • 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 18, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 18, 1934:

  • Roosevelt Calls for Arms Traffic Regulation President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered a powerful message to Congress, highlighting the economic burden of global armament and warning about the potential for war, reflecting the growing international tensions of the pre-World War II era.
  • Lindbergh Act Approved by US Congress The US Congress passed the Lindbergh Act, which made kidnapping a capital offense, directly responding to the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping case and aiming to deter such heinous crimes.
  • Academy Awards First Called 'Oscar' in Print The term 'Oscar' was first used in print to refer to the Academy Awards, marking a significant moment in entertainment history and the branding of the prestigious film industry award.
  • The Black Cat Film Released The horror film 'The Black Cat', starring iconic horror actors Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi, was released, contributing to the golden age of classic horror cinema.
  • Jimmie Foxx Hits Historic Home Run Baseball legend Jimmie Foxx hit a remarkable home run into the center field bleachers of Comiskey Park, showcasing his exceptional batting skills.
  • Dwayne Hickman Born Actor and television executive Dwayne Hickman was born, who would later become known for his work in entertainment during the mid-20th century.

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May 18, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 18, 1934?


May 18, 1934 was a Friday and it was the 138th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1934 can also be written as 5/18/1934 in the US and as 18/5/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 18, 1934?


Famous people born on May 18, 1934:

  • Dwayne Hickman
    Dwayne Hickman

    American actor known for his iconic role in the TV series 'Dobie Gillis' and several notable films in the 1940s and 1950s.

  • Don Bachardy

    American artist renowned for his long-term relationship with writer Christopher Isherwood from 1953 until Isherwood's death in 1986.

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May 18, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th 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 18, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 18, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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May 18, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 18, 1934 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 18, 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 18, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 27% full, rising at 09:29 am and setting at 12:41 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 18, 1934?


Someone born on May 18, 1934 is:

90 years 11 months old,

or 1091 months and 5 days old,

or 4744 weeks and 5 days old,

or 33213 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 18, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 18, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 18, 1934.

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