What happened on Thursday February 16, 1933?

Here's what happened on February 16, 1933:

• U.S. Senate Approves Repeal of 18th Amendment The U.S. Senate approved the repeal of the 18th Amendment on February 16, 1933, paving the way for the end of Prohibition in the United States. source: history.com
• England Reclaims the Ashes Using Controversial Bodyline Tactics On February 16, 1933, England regained the Ashes by defeating Australia in the fifth Test match of the 1932–33 series. The match was notable for the use of 'bodyline' bowling tactics, which involved fast deliveries aimed at the batsman's body, a strategy designed to counteract Australia's leading batsman, Don Bradman. source: espn.com
• Death of Archie Jackson, Australian Cricket Player Archibald Jackson, an Australian Test cricketer, died on February 16, 1933, in Brisbane at the age of 23. He had been battling tuberculosis for several years. Jackson was renowned for his elegant batting style and was considered one of the most stylish batsmen in cricket history. source: oa.anu.edu.au

Events in 1933

February 16, 1933: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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February 16, 1933 was a Thursday and it was the 47th day of the year 1933 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1933 can also be written as 2/16/1933 in the US and as 16/2/1933 in UK and Europe.

February 16, 1933 in February 1933 calendar

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 16, 1933: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 16, 1933 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 16, 1933 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 16, 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 February 16, 1933 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:40 pm and setting at 10:14 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 10, 1933 while the next full moon would come on Mar 12, 1933.

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Your place in the Universe on February 16, 1933

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Someone born on February 16, 1933 is:

93 years 3 months old,

or 1119 months and 8 days old,

or 4866 weeks and 3 days old,

or 34065 days old,

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 16, 1933?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 16, 1933.

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