What happened on Saturday January 20, 1934?

Here's what happened on January 20, 1934:

• German-Polish Non-Aggression Pact Signed Germany and the Second Polish Republic signed a 10-year Non-Aggression Pact, a diplomatic effort to maintain peace in Europe that would ultimately prove ineffective in preventing future conflicts.
• Japan Installs Henry Pu Yi as Manchurian Emperor On January 20, 1934, Japan strategically appointed Henry Pu Yi as the puppet emperor of Manchuria, effectively establishing a Japanese-controlled state in northeastern China. This move was part of Japan's imperial expansion and colonial ambitions in Asia during the 1930s.
• Apollo Theater Opens in Harlem The legendary Apollo Theater opened its doors in Harlem, New York City, becoming a pivotal cultural landmark for African American performing arts. This venue would later become famous for launching the careers of numerous iconic musicians and entertainers.
• Fujifilm Founded in Tokyo Fujifilm was established in Tokyo, Japan, marking the beginning of what would become a global leader in photographic technology, imaging, and electronics. The company would play a significant role in the development of photography and digital imaging technologies.
• New Estonian Constitution Takes Effect The new Constitution of Estonia was implemented, representing an important moment in the young nation's democratic development following its independence after World War I.
• Einstein Visits White House Albert Einstein visited the White House, likely discussing scientific matters and potentially the growing tensions in Europe, highlighting the intersection of science and diplomacy during this period.
• Austria Abolishes Jury Trials The Republic of Austria eliminated jury trials by decree, signaling a significant change in the nation's judicial system and potentially reflecting the growing authoritarian trends in Europe during the 1930s.
• Tom Baker Born Tom Baker, the renowned British actor best known for his iconic portrayal of the Fourth Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who, was born on this date.

Events in 1934

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

Magazines from Jan. 20, 1934

Newspapers from Jan. 20, 1934

January 20, 1934 was a Saturday and it was the 20th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1934 can also be written as 1/20/1934 in the US and as 20/1/1934 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1934 in January 1934 calendar

Famous people born on January 20, 1934:

• Tom Baker

  Iconic British actor best known for playing the Fourth Doctor in the long-running BBC science fiction series Doctor Who from 1974 to 1981,...

Famous people born in 1934

Famous people born on January 20th

Famous people died on January 20, 1934:

• Giulio Ceretti
• Miquel Utrillo

Famous people who died in 1934

Famous people who died on January 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 20, 1934 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 20, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 09:57 am and setting at 11:18 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 31, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jan 30, 1934.

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Someone born on January 20, 1934 is:

91 years 3 months old,

or 1095 months and 3 days old,

or 4761 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33331 days old,

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

There are 272 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 20th 2026.

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

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

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