What happened on Wednesday August 22, 1934?

About August 22nd, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone was imprisoned at the newly established Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, marking a significant moment in the fight against organized crime during the Prohibition era.
  • Day of the week: August 22nd, 1934 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Chained directed by Clarence Brown

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August 22, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 22, 1934:

  • Al Capone Imprisoned at Alcatraz Notorious Chicago gangster Al Capone was imprisoned at the newly established Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary in San Francisco Bay, marking a significant moment in the fight against organized crime during the Prohibition era.
  • Norman Schwarzkopf's Birth Norman Schwarzkopf, who would later become a prominent U.S. Army general famous for his leadership during the Gulf War, was born in Trenton, New Jersey. He would go on to become a significant military strategist in late 20th-century American history.
  • Australian Cricket Captain's Historic Achievement Bill Woodfull of Australia made cricket history by becoming the only test cricket captain to twice regain The Ashes, a prestigious cricket competition between England and Australia, demonstrating exceptional leadership and sporting prowess.
  • Red Sox Pitcher's Remarkable Performance Boston Red Sox pitcher Wes Ferrell hit two home runs in a dramatic 12-inning victory against the Chicago White Sox, winning the game 3-2. Ferrell's dual performance as both a pitcher and power hitter was a rare and impressive feat in baseball history.

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August 22, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was August 22, 1934?


August 22, 1934 was a Wednesday and it was the 234th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 22, 1934 can also be written as 8/22/1934 in the US and as 22/8/1934 in UK and Europe.

August 22, 1934 in August 1934 calendar

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Who was born on August 22, 1934?


Famous people born on August 22, 1934:

  • Norman Schwarzkopf

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  • Norman Schwartzkopf in New Jersey

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August 22, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 22, 1934:

  • Francesco Lorenzo Pullè

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August 22, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 22nd is Leo.

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August 22, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 22, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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August 22, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 22, 1934 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 22, 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 August 22, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:28 pm and setting at 04:31 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1934.

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How old is someone born on August 22, 1934?


Someone born on August 22, 1934 is:

90 years 8 months old,

or 1088 months and 22 days old,

or 4734 weeks

or 33138 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 22, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 22, 1934.

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