What happened on Monday May 23, 1932?

Here's what happened on May 23, 1932:

• Einstein's Call for Global Disarmament In Geneva, renowned physicist Albert Einstein made a passionate plea for global peace, urging pacifists worldwide to demand complete disarmament within the next five years, highlighting his commitment to international conflict resolution.
• Brazilian Student Killings Spark Constitutionalist Revolution On May 23, 1932, a tragic event unfolded in Brazil where four students were fatally shot during a protest against the authoritarian regime of dictator Getúlio Vargas. This violent suppression of student dissent became a pivotal moment that directly triggered the Constitutionalist Revolution, a significant uprising against Vargas's undemocratic rule.
• U.S. House Rejects Beer Legalization Bill In a decisive vote reflecting the ongoing tensions of the Prohibition era, the U.S. House of Representatives rejected a bill to legalize beer with 2.75% alcohol content. The bill was defeated 228 to 69, maintaining strict alcohol restrictions during this period.
• Cycling Endurance Record Set Sir Hubert Ferdinand Opperman achieved a remarkable cycling feat on May 23, 1932, by setting a new 24-hour distance record of 860 miles and 367 yards, demonstrating extraordinary human endurance and athletic capability.
• Supreme Court Oil Consolidated Case The U.S. Supreme Court rendered a decision in the North American Oil Consolidated v. Burnet case, which likely involved significant legal considerations regarding oil property rights during the early 1930s.

Events in 1932

May 23, 1932: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from May. 23, 1932

Newspapers from May. 23, 1932

May 23, 1932 was a Monday and it was the 144th day of the year 1932 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1932 can also be written as 5/23/1932 in the US and as 23/5/1932 in UK and Europe.

May 23, 1932 in May 1932 calendar

Famous people died on May 23, 1932:

• Robert Garbe

Famous people who died in 1932

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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 23rd 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 23, 1932: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1932 is Monkey and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 23, 1932 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 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 23, 1932 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 76% full, rising at 11:36 pm and setting at 09:38 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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Your place in the Universe on May 23, 1932

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Someone born on May 23, 1932 is:

92 years 11 months old,

or 1115 months and 21 days old,

or 4851 weeks and 2 days old,

or 33959 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1932?

There are 9 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1932?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1932.

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