What happened on Tuesday August 20, 1935?

About August 20th, 1935, in brief:

  • Historical events: Scientists at the University of California made a significant scientific advancement by successfully isolating Vitamin E, a crucial nutrient essential for human health. This discovery would later contribute to understanding nutritional science and human metabolism.
  • Day of the week: August 20th, 1935 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Raven directed by James McTeigue

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August 20, 1935: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 20, 1935:

  • Vitamin E Scientific Breakthrough Scientists at the University of California made a significant scientific advancement by successfully isolating Vitamin E, a crucial nutrient essential for human health. This discovery would later contribute to understanding nutritional science and human metabolism.
  • Military Coup in Ecuador On August 20, 1935, a significant political upheaval occurred in Ecuador when the military arrested President José María Velasco Ibarra, who was accused of attempting to establish a dictatorship. General Antonio Pons was subsequently appointed as the new leader, effectively overthrowing the existing government through a military intervention.
  • Berlin S-Bahn Tunnel Tragedy A catastrophic tunnel collapse occurred at an S-Bahn construction site near the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin, resulting in the tragic death of 19 construction workers. The incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in infrastructure development during the mid-1930s.

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August 20, 1935: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 20, 1935?


August 20, 1935 was a Tuesday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1935 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 20, 1935 can also be written as 8/20/1935 in the US and as 20/8/1935 in UK and Europe.

August 20, 1935 in August 1935 calendar

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Who was born on August 20, 1935?


Famous people born on August 20, 1935:

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August 20, 1935: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 20, 1935:

  • Edith Roberts

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August 20, 1935: 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, 1935: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1935 is Pig and the associated element is Wood.

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August 20, 1935: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 20, 1935 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1935 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 10:27 pm and setting at 02:45 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 14, 1935 while the next full moon would come on Sep 12, 1935.

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How old is someone born on August 20, 1935?


Someone born on August 20, 1935 is:

89 years 8 months old,

or 1076 months and 24 days old,

or 4682 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32775 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1935?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1935?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 20, 1935.

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