What happened on Tuesday May 23, 1933?

About May 23rd, 1933, in brief:

  • Historical events: J. P. Morgan, Jr. testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, revealing that he and his partners at J.P. Morgan & Co. had paid no income tax. This testimony highlighted the significant tax avoidance practices of wealthy financial elites during the early years of the Great Depression, sparking public debate about economic inequality and tax fairness.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1933 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Tomorrow at Seven directed by Ray Enright

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May 23, 1933: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1933:

  • J.P. Morgan Jr. Senate Tax Testimony J. P. Morgan, Jr. testified before a U.S. Senate subcommittee, revealing that he and his partners at J.P. Morgan & Co. had paid no income tax. This testimony highlighted the significant tax avoidance practices of wealthy financial elites during the early years of the Great Depression, sparking public debate about economic inequality and tax fairness.
  • Birth of Seabiscuit, Legendary Racehorse Seabiscuit was born on this day, destined to become one of the most famous and beloved racehorses in American history. Despite an initially unimpressive racing record, Seabiscuit would go on to become a symbol of hope during the Great Depression, capturing the hearts of millions with his underdog story and remarkable racing achievements.

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May 23, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1933?


May 23, 1933 was a Tuesday and it was the 143rd day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1933 can also be written as 5/23/1933 in the US and as 23/5/1933 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1933?


Famous people born on May 23, 1933:

  • Joan Collins
    Joan Collins

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  • John Browning

    Legendary American firearms designer and inventor who revolutionized weapon technology in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

  • Sergio Gonella

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May 23, 1933: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1933:

  • Giomo Trichilo
  • José María Vargas Vila

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May 23, 1933: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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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, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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May 23, 1933: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1933 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1933 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, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:35 am and setting at 09:01 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 09, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Jun 08, 1933.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1933?


Someone born on May 23, 1933 is:

91 years 11 months old,

or 1103 months and 21 days old,

or 4799 weeks and 1 day old,

or 33594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1933?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1933.

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