What happened on Monday November 20, 1933?

Here's what happened on November 20, 1933:

• Fukien Rebellion Against Nationalist Government On November 20, 1933, a significant military uprising known as the Fukien Rebellion erupted in China. Led by General Chen Mingshu, officers and soldiers of the 19th Route Army revolted against their superiors in the National Revolutionary Army. The rebels attempted to establish an alternative government in Fujian Province, southeastern China, challenging the existing political order and revealing deep internal tensions within the Chinese military and political landscape.
• U.S. Navy High-Altitude Balloon Flight Record On November 20, 1933, U.S. Navy Lt. Cdr. Tex Settle and U.S. Marine Major Chester Fordney achieved a remarkable high-altitude balloon flight record. Piloting the 'Century of Progress' balloon, they reached an impressive altitude of 61,237 feet, pushing the boundaries of aerial exploration and demonstrating significant advancements in aviation technology during the early 20th century.
• Massive Arctic Earthquake in Baffin Bay On November 20, 1933, the largest earthquake ever recorded within the Arctic Circle struck Baffin Bay, Canada. The seismic event registered a powerful 7.4 magnitude, highlighting the significant geological activity in this remote and harsh polar region. This earthquake provides crucial insights into the tectonic dynamics of the Arctic's geological landscape.

Events in 1933

November 20, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Nov. 20, 1933

Newspapers from Nov. 20, 1933

November 20, 1933 was a Monday and it was the 324th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 20, 1933 can also be written as 11/20/1933 in the US and as 20/11/1933 in UK and Europe.

November 20, 1933 in November 1933 calendar

Famous people born on November 20, 1933:

• Larry King

  Legendary American television and radio host, best known for his long-running CNN talk show 'Larry King Live'.

• Maryon Kantaroff

  Canadian multidisciplinary artist known for her sculptures, paintings, drawings, and jewelry.

Famous people born in 1933

Famous people born on November 20th

Famous people died on November 20, 1933:

• Augustine Birrell

  British author and politician known for his essays and biographies.

• Ovide Charlebois

Famous people who died in 1933

Famous people who died on November 20th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 20th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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November 20, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for November 20, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 20, 1933 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 20, 1933 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 November 20, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 25% full, rising at 10:23 am and setting at 08:42 pm.

The previous full moon was on Nov 02, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Dec 02, 1933.

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Your place in the Universe on November 20, 1933

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Someone born on November 20, 1933 is:

91 years 5 months old,

or 1097 months and 24 days old,

or 4773 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33413 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on November 20, 1933?

There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday November 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on November 20, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on November 20, 1933.

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