What happened on Saturday May 23, 1936?

About May 23rd, 1936, in brief:

  • Historical events: On May 23, 1936, the Australian government significantly increased tariff rates on imported goods, which had a particularly severe impact on Japanese textile imports. This protectionist economic policy created diplomatic tension between Australia and Japan, reflecting the complex international trade dynamics of the pre-World War II era.
  • Day of the week: May 23rd, 1936 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Fury directed by Fritz Lang

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May 23, 1936: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 23, 1936:

  • Australia Raises Tariff Rates, Straining Japan-Australia Trade Relations On May 23, 1936, the Australian government significantly increased tariff rates on imported goods, which had a particularly severe impact on Japanese textile imports. This protectionist economic policy created diplomatic tension between Australia and Japan, reflecting the complex international trade dynamics of the pre-World War II era.
  • Black Native Party Established in Australia On May 23, 1936, the Black Native Party was founded in Australia, likely representing a political movement related to indigenous rights or representation during a period of significant racial segregation and limited indigenous political participation.

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May 23, 1936: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 23, 1936?


May 23, 1936 was a Saturday and it was the 144th day of the year 1936 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 23, 1936 can also be written as 5/23/1936 in the US and as 23/5/1936 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 23, 1936?


Famous people born on May 23, 1936:

  • Ingeborg Hallstein

    Renowned German soprano known for her exceptional coloratura performances in opera during the mid-20th century, particularly celebrated for...

  • Charles Kimbrough

    American actor and singer best known for his role as Jim Dial in the popular television sitcom 'Murphy Brown'.

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May 23, 1936: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 23, 1936:

  • Henri de Régnier

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May 23, 1936: 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, 1936: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 23, 1936 is Rat and the associated element is Fire.

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May 23, 1936: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 23, 1936 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 23, 1936 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, 1936 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 07:58 am and setting at 11:16 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 06, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jun 05, 1936.

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How old is someone born on May 23, 1936?


Someone born on May 23, 1936 is:

88 years 11 months old,

or 1067 months

or 4639 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32477 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 23, 1936?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 23, 1936?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 23, 1936.

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