The Highlights of 1935: A Year That Shaped the Future

1935

1935 (MCMXXXV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1935th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.

Is 1935 a year special to you? Discover what 1935 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1935, 1935 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1935, how old is someone born in 1935 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1935.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1935 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What was 1935 known for ?

  • With the Great Depression well underway and the Second World War a few years on the horizon, 1935 was a year of truly global importance.
  • By this time, Adolf Hitler’s Nazi Regime was firmly in control of Germany and in 1935, Hitler began taking significant steps that would ultimately lead to the outbreak of war across the globe. In February, Hitler reinstated the German Air Force (the Luftwaffe). One month later, Hitler formally announced German re-armament to the world. Then in May, Hitler announced conscription into the German Army (the Wehrmacht). All of these steps were taken in violation of the 1919 Treaty of Versailles, which had formally ended fighting between Germany and the Allied Powers of World War One.
  • 1935 was also an important year for advances in modern technology, and there were some especially great achievements in the field of aeronautics. In January, Amelia Earhart became the first pilot to fly solo from Hawaii to California. Howard Hughes set the airspeed record for the time by hitting a top speed of 352mph. In a particularly important development in England, radar was used for the first time to detect incoming aircraft.
  • In addition to the terrible difficulties during the Great Depression, many thousands of Americans had to face the Dust Bowl – a period of severe drought and dust storms that hit the American Great Plains. 1935 was an especially difficult year and conditions had deteriorated in the Great Plains to the point where millions of Americans abandoned their farms and looked for a new life elsewhere.
  • While this was ongoing, in Washington, D.C., President Franklin D. Rooseveltsigned the Social Security Act into law. This was a major piece of his “New Deal” program and marked a fundamental shift in the Federal government’s relationship to individuals across the States.

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Your place in the Universe on 1935

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Key World Leaders of 1935

Who was the U.S. President in 1935?

In 1935, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.

Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1935?

In 1935, Ramsay MacDonald (Labour) was the UK Prime Minister until June 07, 1935; on June 07, 1935 Stanley Baldwin (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.

Who was the Pope in 1935?

The leader of the Catholic Church in 1935 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.

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1935: Who was Time's Person of the Year?


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In 1935, Haile Selassie was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Selassie was Emperor of Ethiopia in 1935, when Italian forces invaded Ethiopia, starting the Second Italo-Abyssinian War.
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What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1935?

The number 1 song in the USA in 1935, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Silent Night by Bing Crosby

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What was the most popular movie in 1935?

The most popular movie and box office hit was The Raven by James McTeigue

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What was the best selling book in 1935?

Tortilla Flat
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How old is someone born in 1935?

Someone born in 1935 is 90 years old this year.

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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1935?


According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1935 was the Year of the Pig.

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