What happened on Wednesday July 20, 1932?

About July 20th, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: German President Paul von Hindenburg signed a critical decree ordering Franz von Papen to take control of the Prussian state government and declaring martial law, effectively suspending regional autonomy and centralizing power in the national government.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1932 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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July 20, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1932:

  • Preußenschlag: Hindenburg Dissolves Prussian Government German President Paul von Hindenburg signed a critical decree ordering Franz von Papen to take control of the Prussian state government and declaring martial law, effectively suspending regional autonomy and centralizing power in the national government.
  • Bonus Army Confrontation in Washington, D.C. In a tense moment during the Great Depression, Washington, D.C. police used tear gas to disperse World War I veterans participating in the Bonus Expeditionary Force who were attempting to march to the White House, demanding early payment of service certificates.
  • Bolivia-Paraguay Border Tensions Escalate Crowds in the capitals of Bolivia and Paraguay intensified diplomatic tensions, demanding their respective governments declare war on each other following ongoing border conflicts, highlighting the volatile geopolitical situation in South America.

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July 20, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 20, 1932?


July 20, 1932 was a Wednesday and it was the 202nd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1932 can also be written as 7/20/1932 in the US and as 20/7/1932 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 20, 1932?


Famous people born on July 20, 1932:

  • Nam June Paik

    Pioneering video artist who revolutionized electronic art and is considered the founder of video art.

  • Otto Schily

    Prominent German lawyer and politician who served as Minister of the Interior.

  • Dick Giordano

    Renowned American comic book illustrator and inker who significantly contributed to the comic book industry.

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July 20, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1932:

  • René Bazin

    French academic and author (d. 1932).

  • Juan Anderson

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July 20, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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July 20, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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July 20, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1932 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 20, 1932 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 July 20, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 09:50 pm and setting at 09:36 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 17, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Aug 16, 1932.

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How old is someone born on July 20, 1932?


Someone born on July 20, 1932 is:

92 years 9 months old,

or 1113 months and 24 days old,

or 4843 weeks

or 33901 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1932?

There are 67 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 20, 1932.

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