What happened on Monday May 21, 1934?

About May 21st, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: Oskaloosa, Iowa, made history by becoming the first municipality in the United States to implement a comprehensive citizen fingerprinting program. This groundbreaking law enforcement and identification strategy represented an innovative approach to public safety and record-keeping in the early 20th century.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1934 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Fog Over Frisco directed by William Dieterle

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May 21, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1934:

  • Oskaloosa's Pioneering Fingerprinting Initiative Oskaloosa, Iowa, made history by becoming the first municipality in the United States to implement a comprehensive citizen fingerprinting program. This groundbreaking law enforcement and identification strategy represented an innovative approach to public safety and record-keeping in the early 20th century.
  • Nobel Laureate Birth: Bengt I. Samuelsson Bengt I. Samuelsson, a distinguished Swedish biochemist, was born on this date. He would later become a recipient of the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine, contributing significantly to scientific understanding in his field.

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May 21, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 21, 1934?


May 21, 1934 was a Monday and it was the 141st day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1934 can also be written as 5/21/1934 in the US and as 21/5/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 21, 1934?


Famous people born on May 21, 1934:

  • Bengt I. Samuelsson

    Renowned Swedish biochemist and Nobel Prize laureate who made significant contributions to medical research.

  • Beppe Recchia

    Italian filmmaker and television producer known for directing 'Drive In' and creating documentaries for RAI.

  • Jack Twyman

    Professional basketball player and sportscaster who had a notable career in the NBA.

  • Gleb Anatol'evič Panfilov

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May 21, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1934:

  • Biagio Brugi
  • Francesco Meriano

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May 21, 1934: 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, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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May 21, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1934 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 1934 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, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 56% full, rising at 12:35 pm and setting at 01:55 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 29, 1934 while the next full moon would come on May 28, 1934.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1934?


Someone born on May 21, 1934 is:

90 years 11 months old,

or 1091 months and 2 days old,

or 4744 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33210 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1934?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1934.

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