What happened on Wednesday June 22, 1932?

Here's what happened on June 22, 1932:

• Hoover's Global Arms Reduction Proposal In a landmark White House press conference, President Herbert Hoover proposed an ambitious worldwide arms reduction plan. The comprehensive proposal aimed to dramatically decrease military capabilities by abolishing tanks, large guns, and bomber planes. Hoover suggested reducing land armies by one-third and naval tonnage by 25-33%. He argued that this plan would not only promote global peace but also save an estimated $10-15 billion in military expenditures.
• Federal Kidnapping Act Passed The United States Congress passed the Federal Kidnapping Act, a direct legislative response to the infamous Lindbergh baby kidnapping. This landmark law expanded federal law enforcement jurisdiction, allowing federal authorities to investigate kidnapping cases that involved transporting victims across state lines, significantly enhancing the legal framework for combating interstate criminal activities.
• Marriage of Olivier Messiaen and Claire Delbos Renowned French composer Olivier Messiaen married violinist Claire Delbos, a union that would significantly influence his musical career and compositional style. Messiaen, later known for his groundbreaking avant-garde compositions, would draw inspiration from his personal life and musical partnership.
• Dublin Eucharistic Congress Opens The Eucharistic Congress commenced in Dublin, Ireland, representing a significant religious gathering that highlighted the importance of Catholic faith and international ecclesiastical solidarity during the early 1930s.
• Netherlands Approves Player Numbering in Sports The Netherlands officially approved players wearing numbers on their jerseys, a pivotal moment in sports standardization that would eventually become a universal practice in team sports worldwide, enhancing player identification and tactical communication.

Events in 1932

June 22, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 22, 1932

Newspapers from Jun. 22, 1932

June 22, 1932 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 22, 1932 can also be written as 6/22/1932 in the US and as 22/6/1932 in UK and Europe.

June 22, 1932 in June 1932 calendar

Famous people born on June 22, 1932:

• Amrish Puri

  Legendary Indian actor known for his powerful character roles in Bollywood cinema, particularly memorable as a villain in numerous iconic...

• Prunella Scales

  Renowned British actress best known for her iconic role as Sybil Fawlty in the classic comedy series 'Fawlty Towers' alongside John Cleese.

• Soraya Esfandiary-Bakhtiari

  Iranian princess and queen consort who was the second wife of Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, symbolizing the glamour of the Iranian royal...

• John Wakeham

  British politician and businessman who served as Leader of the House of Lords, playing a significant role in UK political landscape.

Famous people born in 1932

Famous people born on June 22nd

Famous people died on June 22, 1932:

• Abdullah al-Mu'tassim Billah di Pahang

Famous people who died in 1932

Famous people who died on June 22nd

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 22nd is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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June 22, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 22, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 22, 1932 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 22, 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 June 22, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 71% full, rising at 11:24 pm and setting at 10:48 am.

The previous full moon was on Jun 18, 1932 while the next full moon would come on Jul 17, 1932.

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Your place in the Universe on June 22, 1932

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Someone born on June 22, 1932 is:

92 years 10 months old,

or 1114 months and 22 days old,

or 4847 weeks

or 33929 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 22, 1932?

There are 39 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday June 22nd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 22, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 22, 1932.

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