What happened on Saturday May 21, 1932?

About May 21st, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 21, 1932, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart made history by becoming the first woman to successfully complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Despite challenging weather conditions, she skillfully navigated her aircraft and landed in a pasture near Derry, Northern Ireland, after a grueling 14-hour and 56-minute journey from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Her remarkable achievement covered approximately 2,026 miles and solidified her status as a groundbreaking female pilot, inspiring generations of women in aviation.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1932 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 21, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1932:

  • Amelia Earhart's Historic Transatlantic Solo Flight On May 21, 1932, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart made history by becoming the first woman to successfully complete a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Despite challenging weather conditions, she skillfully navigated her aircraft and landed in a pasture near Derry, Northern Ireland, after a grueling 14-hour and 56-minute journey from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland. Her remarkable achievement covered approximately 2,026 miles and solidified her status as a groundbreaking female pilot, inspiring generations of women in aviation.

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May 21, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1932?


May 21, 1932 was a Saturday and it was the 142nd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1932 can also be written as 5/21/1932 in the US and as 21/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1932?


Famous people born on May 21, 1932:

  • Jean Stablinski

    Renowned French professional road cyclist who won 105 races between 1952 and 1968, including the 1962 World Road Championship and the 1966...

  • François Gibault

    French author and lawyer, recognized as a leading expert on the works and life of Louis-Ferdinand Céline.

  • Alexis Philonenko

    Prominent French philosopher and historian specializing in German philosophy, with honorary professorships at universities in Caen, Geneva,...

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May 21, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1932:

  • Marcel Boulenger

    French fencing and author (d. 1932).

  • Raoul Barré
  • Franz Porten

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May 21, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

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Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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 21, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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May 21, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1932 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 09:24 pm and setting at 07:15 am.

The previous full moon was on May 20, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Jun 18, 1932.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1932?


Someone born on May 21, 1932 is:

92 years 11 months old,

or 1115 months and 23 days old,

or 4851 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33961 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1932?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1932.

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