What happened on Sunday May 19, 1935?

About May 19th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: Pope Pius XI canonized John Fisher, an English bishop, and Thomas More, a renowned scholar and statesman, recognizing their steadfast faith and martyrdom during the English Reformation. Both were executed for refusing to accept King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church.
  • Day of the week: May 19th, 1935 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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May 19, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 19, 1935:

  • Canonization of John Fisher and Thomas More Pope Pius XI canonized John Fisher, an English bishop, and Thomas More, a renowned scholar and statesman, recognizing their steadfast faith and martyrdom during the English Reformation. Both were executed for refusing to accept King Henry VIII's separation from the Catholic Church.
  • Death of T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) Thomas Edward Lawrence, famously known as 'Lawrence of Arabia', died from severe injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident near his home in Dorset, England. A legendary British military officer and writer, Lawrence was renowned for his pivotal role in the Arab Revolt against the Ottoman Empire during World War I.
  • NFL Introduces College Draft System The National Football League (NFL) officially adopts an annual college draft system, set to commence in 1936. This landmark decision would fundamentally transform player recruitment, creating a structured mechanism for distributing new talent across professional teams and establishing a more equitable player acquisition process.
  • Czechoslovakian Parliamentary Elections Parliamentary elections were held in Czechoslovakia, reflecting the democratic processes of the young republic during the interwar period. These elections were significant in the context of rising political tensions in Central Europe preceding World War II.

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May 19, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 19, 1935?


May 19, 1935 was a Sunday and it was the 139th day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 19, 1935 can also be written as 5/19/1935 in the US and as 19/5/1935 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 19, 1935?


Famous people born on May 19, 1935:

  • David Hartman

    Prominent American television journalist and host, best known for hosting ABC's Good Morning America during the 1970s and early 1980s, and...

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May 19, 1935: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 19, 1935:

  • T. E. Lawrence

    British colonel and archaeologist (b. 1888).

  • Thomas Edward Lawrence
  • Charles Martin Loeffler

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May 19, 1935: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 19th is Taurus.

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May 19, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 19, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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May 19, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 19, 1935 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 19, 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 May 19, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 95% full, rising at 09:58 pm and setting at 07:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 18, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Jun 16, 1935.

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How old is someone born on May 19, 1935?


Someone born on May 19, 1935 is:

89 years 11 months old,

or 1079 months and 25 days old,

or 4695 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32868 days old,

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