What happened on Sunday May 22, 1932?

About May 22nd, 1932, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 22, 1932, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart made history by becoming the first woman to complete a solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Flying her Lockheed Vega 5B, she departed from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and landed near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a challenging 14-hour, 56-minute journey. This groundbreaking achievement not only challenged gender barriers in aviation but also solidified Earhart's reputation as one of the most significant pilots of the 20th century.
  • Day of the week: May 22nd, 1932 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Monkey (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 22, 1932: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 22, 1932:

  • Amelia Earhart's Historic Solo Atlantic Crossing On May 22, 1932, pioneering aviator Amelia Earhart made history by becoming the first woman to complete a solo non-stop flight across the Atlantic Ocean. Flying her Lockheed Vega 5B, she departed from Harbour Grace, Newfoundland, and landed near Londonderry, Northern Ireland, after a challenging 14-hour, 56-minute journey. This groundbreaking achievement not only challenged gender barriers in aviation but also solidified Earhart's reputation as one of the most significant pilots of the 20th century.
  • Franklin D. Roosevelt's Presidential Campaign In May 1932, Franklin D. Roosevelt was actively campaigning for the U.S. presidency during the depths of the Great Depression. His campaign promised a 'New Deal' for the American people, offering hope and concrete economic recovery strategies that would dramatically reshape the nation's social and economic landscape. Roosevelt's campaign focused on addressing widespread unemployment, economic hardship, and restoring public confidence during one of the most challenging periods in American history.

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

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What day of the week was May 22, 1932?


May 22, 1932 was a Sunday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 22, 1932 can also be written as 5/22/1932 in the US and as 22/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

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May 22, 1932: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 22, 1932:

  • Augusta Gregory

    Irish poet and playwright, she reconstructed traditional folklore and myths in her plays for children.

  • Augusta

    Lady gregory, anglo-irish activist, landlord, and playwright, co-founded the abbey theatre (b. 1852).

  • Angelo Marchesan

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May 22, 1932: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 22nd is Gemini.

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

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

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May 22, 1932: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 22, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 10:37 pm and setting at 08:25 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 22, 1932?


Someone born on May 22, 1932 is:

92 years 11 months old,

or 1115 months and 22 days old,

or 4851 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33960 days old,

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

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

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Sunday May 22, 1932