What happened on Wednesday May 20, 1936?

About May 20th, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Rural Electrification Act was signed into law on May 20, 1936, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. This landmark legislation aimed to provide electricity to rural areas that were previously underserved, significantly transforming agricultural communities and improving quality of life for millions of Americans.
  • Day of the week: May 20th, 1936 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Fury directed by Fritz Lang

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May 20, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 20, 1936:

  • Rural Electrification Act Enacted in the United States The Rural Electrification Act was signed into law on May 20, 1936, as part of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. This landmark legislation aimed to provide electricity to rural areas that were previously underserved, significantly transforming agricultural communities and improving quality of life for millions of Americans.
  • Miguel Mariano Gómez Becomes President of Cuba On May 20, 1936, Miguel Mariano Gómez assumed the presidency of Cuba, marking a significant moment in the country's political history during the mid-1930s. His presidency would be part of the complex political landscape of Cuba during this period, characterized by political instability and shifting power dynamics.
  • David Toro Becomes President of Bolivia On May 20, 1936, David Toro was inaugurated as President of Bolivia, representing a pivotal moment in Bolivian political history. Toro's presidency was part of a period of significant political transformation in Bolivia, following a series of military and political upheavals in the early 20th century.

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May 20, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 20, 1936?


May 20, 1936 was a Wednesday and it was the 141st day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1936 can also be written as 5/20/1936 in the US and as 20/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 20, 1936?


Famous people born on May 20, 1936:

  • Anthony Zerbe
    Anthony Zerbe

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  • Jacques Herbillon

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May 20, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1936:

  • Luigi Andreoni
  • Nick Cogley
  • Alexis-Henri-Marie Lépicier

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May 20, 1936: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 20, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 20, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1936 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 1936 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 20, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 05:01 am and setting at 09:32 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.

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How old is someone born on May 20, 1936?


Someone born on May 20, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months and 3 days old,

or 4640 weeks

or 32480 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1936?

There are 27 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1936.

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