What happened on Wednesday April 19, 1933?

About April 19th, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially announced that the United States would be abandoning the gold standard, a significant economic policy shift during the Great Depression that allowed the government more flexibility in monetary policy and helped stimulate economic recovery.
  • Day of the week: April 19th, 1933 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Diplomaniacs directed by William A. Seiter

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April 19, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 19, 1933:

  • United States Abandons Gold Standard President Franklin D. Roosevelt officially announced that the United States would be abandoning the gold standard, a significant economic policy shift during the Great Depression that allowed the government more flexibility in monetary policy and helped stimulate economic recovery.
  • United States Officially Goes Off Gold Standard The United States formally implemented the decision to leave the gold standard, marking a pivotal moment in American monetary policy during the Great Depression.
  • Jayne Mansfield Born Jayne Mansfield, a famous American actress known for her iconic blonde bombshell image, was born. She would become a prominent Hollywood star before her tragic death in 1967.
  • 37th Boston Marathon Results Leslie Pawson of Rhode Island won the 37th Boston Marathon with an impressive time of 2:31:01.6, showcasing his exceptional long-distance running skills.
  • Harold 'Dickie' Bird Birth Harold 'Dickie' Bird was born, who would later become a renowned cricket player and highly respected England Test umpire known for his distinguished career in cricket officiating.

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April 19, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 19, 1933?


April 19, 1933 was a Wednesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1933 can also be written as 4/19/1933 in the US and as 19/4/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 19, 1933?


Famous people born on April 19, 1933:

  • Jayne Mansfield
    Jayne Mansfield

    Iconic Hollywood actress and sex symbol of the 1950s and 1960s, known for her platinum blonde hair and comedic roles.

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April 19, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 19, 1933:

  • Siegfried Popper
  • Karl Swoboda
  • Ernest William Hobson

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April 19, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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April 19, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 19, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 1933 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 April 19, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 02:50 am and setting at 02:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Apr 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on May 09, 1933.

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How old is someone born on April 19, 1933?


Someone born on April 19, 1933 is:

92 years and 14 days old,

or 1104 months and 14 days old,

or 4802 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33617 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1933?

There are 351 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 19, 1933.

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