The Highlights of 1934: A Year That Shaped the Future
1934 (MCMXXXIV in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1934th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1934 a year special to you? Discover what 1934 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1934, 1934 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1934, how old is someone born in 1934 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1934.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1934 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1934 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1934
- Who was the U.S. President in 1934?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1934?
- Who was the Pope in 1934?
- 1934: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1934?
- What was the most popular movie in 1934?
- What was the best selling book in 1934?
- How old is someone born in 1934?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1934?
What was 1934 known for ?
- 1934 was marked by a number of political events that set the stage for World War II.
- In May, the 1934 Constitution establishes the Austrofascist Federal State of Austria. On June 30th, The Night of the Long Knives began in Germany. Through to July 2nd, the Nazis would conduct a series of political assassinations to ensure Hitler’s hold on the country’s government. In August, Hitler officially became Führer of Germany, a title under which the powers of Chancellor of the Republic and President, essentially making him the absolute leader of Germany. This move was supported by 90% of the population during a referendum.
- In China, the People’s Liberation Army began the Long March under the command of Mao Zedong, covering over 5600 miles while fleeing from Nationalist forces. Mao would go on to become the leader of communist China.
- In the Americas, revolutionary leader Augusto César Sandino is assassinated in Nicaragua on February 21st. In the United States, famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde are apprehended and killed on May 23rd. Another American outlaw, John Dillinger, a bank robber who captured the imagination of the Western World, escaped from jail in Crown Point, Indiana using a wooden pistol on March 3rd. He would be shot and killed a few months later in Chicago.
- In culture, the classic comic strip Flash Gordon debuted on January 7th and Disney character Donald Duck made his first appearance ever in “The Wise Little Hen” on June 9th. The Gothenburg Prize for Poetry was awarded to Rudyard Kipling and William Butler Yeats. Notable births in 1934 include Canadian former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien, Israeli economist and Nobel Prize Winner Daniel Kahneman, Italian actress Sophia Loren, Canadian poet, novelist, and singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, American inventor Robert Moog, French actress Brigitte Bardot and American astronomer Carl Sagan.
Key World Leaders of 1934
Who was the U.S. President in 1934?
In 1934, 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 1934?
In 1934 the UK Prime Minister was Ramsay MacDonald (Labour).
Who was the Pope in 1934?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1934 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.
1934: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
In 1934, Franklin D. Roosevelt was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Roosevelt was President of the United States from 1933 to 1945. In 1934, Roosevelt's New Deal reforms were beginning to bear fruit.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1934?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1934, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Solitude by Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra
What was the most popular movie in 1934?
The most popular movie and box office hit was It Happened One Night by Frank Capra
What was the best selling book in 1934?
How old is someone born in 1934?
Someone born in 1934 is 92 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1934?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1934 was the Year of the Dog.
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