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What happened on Wednesday January 31, 1934?

About January 31st, 1934, in brief:

  • Historical events: On January 31, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Proclamation No. 2072, setting the gold value of the U.S. dollar at $35 per ounce, effectively devaluing the dollar by over 40%. This move aimed to combat the Great Depression by increasing inflation and stimulating economic activity.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1934 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: It Happened One Night directed by Frank Capra

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January 31, 1934: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1934:

  • US dollar devaluation On January 31, 1934, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Proclamation No. 2072, setting the gold value of the U.S. dollar at $35 per ounce, effectively devaluing the dollar by over 40%. This move aimed to combat the Great Depression by increasing inflation and stimulating economic activity. source: gold.org
  • Birth of Brian Bolus, English cricketer John Brian Bolus, an English cricketer, was born on January 31, 1934, in Whitkirk, Leeds, England. He played seven Test matches for England between 1963 and 1964, averaging 41.33 with a highest score of 88. Bolus had a prolific first-class career, amassing over 25,000 runs. source: bbc.com

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January 31, 1934: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was January 31, 1934?


January 31, 1934 was a Wednesday and it was the 31st day of the year 1934 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1934 can also be written as 1/31/1934 in the US and as 31/1/1934 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on January 31, 1934?


Famous people born on January 31, 1934:

  • James Franciscus
    James Franciscus

    James Franciscus was an American actor best known for his performances in television series such as 'Mr. Novak,' 'The Naked City,' and 'Longstreet,' as well as films like 'Beneath the Planet of the Apes.' [bio]

  • Jean Schillinger
    Jean Schillinger

    Renowned French Michelin-starred chef from Alsace, continuing a family culinary tradition that dates back to his grandfather's restaurant in...

  • Eva Mozes Kor
    Eva Mozes Kor
  • Ernesto Brambilla
    Ernesto Brambilla
  • Enrico Job
    Enrico Job

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January 31, 1934: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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January 31, 1934: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 31, 1934 is Rooster and the associated element is Water.

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January 31, 1934: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 31, 1934 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 31, 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 January 31, 1934 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 96% full, rising at 06:20 pm and setting at 08:00 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 30, 1934 while the next full moon would come on Mar 01, 1934.

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How old is someone born on January 31, 1934?


Someone born on January 31, 1934 is:

92 years 3 months old,

or 1107 months and 24 days old,

or 4816 weeks and 4 days old,

or 33716 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 31, 1934?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 31st 2027.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 31, 1934?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 31, 1934.

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