What happened on Sunday May 21, 1933?

About May 21st, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: Mt Davidson Cross lit by FDR via telegraph
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1933 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Gold Diggers of 1933 directed by Mervyn LeRoy

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May 21, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1933:

  • Mt Davidson Cross lit by FDR via telegraph
  • Tragic Murder of George Wilson Becton George Wilson Becton, a 43-year-old African-American evangelist, was brutally murdered by two white gunmen after leaving a meeting. This horrific incident highlights the pervasive racial violence and systemic racism prevalent in the United States during the 1930s, underscoring the dangerous climate faced by African-Americans during the Jim Crow era.
  • Mount Davidson Cross Illumination Ceremony President Franklin D. Roosevelt participated in a historic cross lighting ceremony at Mount Davidson in San Francisco, symbolically activating the landmark by sending a telegraph signal to illuminate the massive cross structure. This event represented a significant moment of technological and symbolic communication during the early years of Roosevelt's presidency.

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May 21, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 21, 1933?


May 21, 1933 was a Sunday and it was the 141st day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1933 can also be written as 5/21/1933 in the US and as 21/5/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1933?


Famous people born on May 21, 1933:

  • Maurice André

    Renowned French classical trumpet player who significantly elevated the trumpet's status as a solo classical instrument during the 20th...

  • Barry Norman

    Iconic British film critic and television presenter, best known for hosting BBC's 'Film' program for over 25 years.

  • Paul Brenner

    American medical professional specializing in obstetrics and a prominent advocate for holistic health approaches.

  • Robert Castel

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May 21, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1933:

  • Ferdinando Resta Pallavicino

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May 21, 1933: 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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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, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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May 21, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 May 21, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 03:43 am and setting at 06:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1933.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1933?


Someone born on May 21, 1933 is:

91 years 11 months old,

or 1103 months and 23 days old,

or 4799 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33596 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1933?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1933.

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