What happened on Sunday August 19, 1934?

Here's what happened on August 19, 1934:

• German Referendum Grants Hitler Sole Executive Power A national referendum in Nazi Germany approved Adolf Hitler's consolidation of political power, granting him the combined roles of Chancellor and President with the title of Führer. This pivotal moment marked a critical transition in German governance, effectively establishing Hitler's dictatorial control.
• First All-American Soap Box Derby Held The inaugural All-American Soap Box Derby took place in Dayton, Ohio, marking the beginning of a beloved American youth racing tradition that would inspire creativity and engineering skills among children.
• Helen Hull Jacobs Wins US Lawn Tennis Championship Helen Hull Jacobs secured victory in the US Lawn Tennis Association championship, demonstrating her athletic prowess in women's tennis during the mid-1930s.
• Paul Runyan Wins PGA Golf Tournament Professional golfer Paul Runyan emerged victorious in a PGA golf tournament, showcasing his skill and competitive spirit in the sport.
• Bill Cleary: Olympic Ice Hockey Player Bill Cleary, an American ice hockey player who would later win an Olympic gold medal in 1960, was noted on this date.

Events in 1934

August 19, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 19, 1934

Newspapers from Aug. 19, 1934

August 19, 1934 was a Sunday and it was the 231st day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 19, 1934 can also be written as 8/19/1934 in the US and as 19/8/1934 in UK and Europe.

August 19, 1934 in August 1934 calendar

Famous people born on August 19, 1934:

• Roberto Clemente

  Legendary Puerto Rican baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Hall of Famer known for his exceptional skills and humanitarian work.

• Vincent Bugliosi

  Renowned American attorney and author famous for prosecuting Charles Manson and writing influential true crime books like 'Helter Skelter'.

• Renée Richards

  Pioneering transgender tennis player and ophthalmologist who became a landmark figure in transgender rights and sports inclusion.

• David Durenberger

  Prominent Republican Senator from Minnesota who served 16 years in the United States Senate from 1978 to 1994, known for his significant...

• Gordon Bell

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on August 19th

Famous people died on August 19, 1934:

• Pietro Sormani
• Nigel Playfair
• Marco Pozzo

Famous people who died in 1934

Famous people who died on August 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 19th 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 19, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 19, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 19, 1934 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 19, 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 August 19, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 03:53 pm and setting at 12:44 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1934.

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Your place in the Universe on August 19, 1934

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Someone born on August 19, 1934 is:

90 years 8 months old,

or 1088 months and 25 days old,

or 4734 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33141 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 19, 1934?

There are 97 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 19th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 19, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 19, 1934.

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