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What happened on Thursday August 16, 1934?

About August 16th, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: The epic film "Cleopatra," directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Claudette Colbert, premiered on August 16, 1934, at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. The film was a retelling of the story of Cleopatra VII of Egypt.
  • Day of the week: August 16th, 1934 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Dog (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Treasure Island directed by Victor Fleming

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August 16, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 16, 1934:

  • Cleopatra film release The epic film "Cleopatra," directed by Cecil B. DeMille and starring Claudette Colbert, premiered on August 16, 1934, at the Paramount Theatre in New York City. The film was a retelling of the story of Cleopatra VII of Egypt. source: cecilbdemille.com

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August 16, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 16, 1934?


August 16, 1934 was a Thursday and it was the 228th day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 16, 1934 can also be written as 8/16/1934 in the US and as 16/8/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 16, 1934?


Famous people born on August 16, 1934:

  • Pierre Richard
    Pierre Richard

    Pierre Richard is a renowned French actor, film director, and screenwriter, best known for his roles in classic French comedies during the 1970s and 1980s. He has become an iconic figure in French cinema, often portraying charming yet clumsy characters. [bio]

  • Douglas Kirkland
    Douglas Kirkland

    Renowned Canadian-American photographer known for his iconic celebrity and artistic photography.

  • Diana Wynne Jones
    Diana Wynne Jones

    Acclaimed British fantasy novelist best known for her influential work 'Howl's Moving Castle', which was later adapted into a popular...

  • Angela Buxton
    Angela Buxton

    British tennis player who competed in the mid-20th century and made significant contributions to the sport.

  • Dave Thomas (golfer)
    Dave Thomas (golfer)

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August 16, 1934: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 16, 1934:

  • Andrés Héctor Carvallo
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August 16, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.

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August 16, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1934 is Dog and the associated element is Wood.

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August 16, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 16, 1934 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 16, 1934 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 August 16, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 10:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 26, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Aug 24, 1934.

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How old is someone born on August 16, 1934?


Someone born on August 16, 1934 is:

91 years 9 months old,

or 1101 months and 8 days old,

or 4788 weeks and 3 days old,

or 33519 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1934.

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