What Happened on March 23, 1934

Historical Events

  • 93rd Grand National: Gerry Wilson wins aboard 8/1 Golden Miller in race record 9:20.04; becomes only horse to win both UK's premier steeplechases with Cheltenham Gold Cup victory 1934

Famous Birthdays

  • Fernand Gignac, Canadian singer and actor, born in Montréal, Québec (d. 2006)
  • Ludvig Faddeev, Soviet Russian mathematician (Faddeev–Popov ghosts), born in Leningrad, Soviet Union (d. 2017)
  • Mark Rydell, American actor (Havana, Punchline, Long Goodbye), born in New York City
  • Teresa Procaccini, Italian organist and composer (Clown Music), born in Cerignola, Italy

About March 23, 1934

Day of the Week: Friday
How Long Ago? 90 years, 1 month and 4 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Aries