What happened on Monday August 20, 1934?

About August 20th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 20, 1934, Nazi Germany enacted a significant legal decree replacing the traditional Reichswehreid (military oath of allegiance) with the Führereid (Hitler oath). This change symbolized the complete ideological and personal loyalty transfer from the German state to Adolf Hitler, marking a critical moment in the consolidation of Nazi power.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 1934 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Chained directed by Clarence Brown

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August 20, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1934:

  • Nazi Germany's Military Oath Transformation On August 20, 1934, Nazi Germany enacted a significant legal decree replacing the traditional Reichswehreid (military oath of allegiance) with the Führereid (Hitler oath). This change symbolized the complete ideological and personal loyalty transfer from the German state to Adolf Hitler, marking a critical moment in the consolidation of Nazi power.
  • Hitler's Political Prisoner Amnesty On August 20, 1934, Adolf Hitler proclaimed a selective general amnesty for political prisoners in Nazi Germany. The amnesty primarily targeted individuals incarcerated for minor political offenses, such as criticizing the government. However, the decree explicitly excluded prisoners convicted of high treason, espionage, or attempted murder, demonstrating the regime's strategic approach to political control and public perception.
  • Birth of First Miss Universe On August 20, 1934, Armi Kuusela was born in Muhos, Finland. She would later make history as the first-ever Miss Universe, representing Finland in the inaugural international beauty pageant and becoming a pioneering figure in global beauty competitions.

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August 20, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 20, 1934?


August 20, 1934 was a Monday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1934 can also be written as 8/20/1934 in the US and as 20/8/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 20, 1934?


Famous people born on August 20, 1934:

  • Gordon Bell

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  • Peter Kleinow

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August 20, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.

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August 20, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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August 20, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1934 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 20, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 04:54 pm and setting at 01:53 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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How old is someone born on August 20, 1934?


Someone born on August 20, 1934 is:

90 years 8 months old,

or 1088 months and 24 days old,

or 4734 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33140 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 20, 1934.

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