Thursday August 05, 1937: on this day

August 05, 1937 was the 217th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is August 05, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 05, 1937, who was born and died on August 05, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 05, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Stella Dallas, directed by King Vidor), TV series (e.g. The Mizzen Cross Trees) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 5th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 05, 1937?


August 05, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 217th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 05, 1937 can also be written as 8/5/1937 in the US and as 5/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

August 05, 1937 in August 1937 calendar

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August 05, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 05, 1937:

  • The soviet union commences one of the largest campaigns of the great purge, to quoteliminate anti-soviet elements.quot within the following year, at least 724,000 people are killed on order of the troikas, directed by joseph stalin. this was an offensive that targeted social classes (such as the kulaks), ethnic or racial backgrounds which were seen as non-russian, and stalin's personal opponents from the communist party and their sympathizers.

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August 05, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 05, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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August 05, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 05, 1937 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 05, 1937 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 05, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:54 am and setting at 07:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1937.

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Who was born on August 05, 1937?


Famous people born on August 05, 1937:

  • Lun Tung

    Former Chief Executive of Hong Kong.

  • Herb Brooks

    Led the US men's ice hockey team to a gold medal in the 1980 Winter Olympics.

  • Brian G. Marsden

    English-american astronomer and academic (d. 2010).

  • Carla Lane

    English television writer (b. 1928).

  • Alan Howard
  • Antonio Parella Trallero
  • Vincenzo Meo
  • Manuel Pinto da Costa
  • Gordon Johncock
  • Dan Shomron
  • Mario Liberalato
  • François Pluchart

Whose famous birthday is on August 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 5th:

  • Genelia D'Souza
    Genelia D'Souza

    Genelia d'souza is an indian actress known for her work in bollywood films and for her roles in popular movies such as 'jaane tu.

  • Loni Anderson
    Loni Anderson

    American actress.

  • John Huston
    John Huston

    American screenwriter, actor, and director of film.

  • Maureen McCormick
    Maureen McCormick

    Maureen McCormick is an American actress best known for her role as Marcia Brady on the television series 'The Brady Bunch.

  • Mark Strong
    Mark Strong

    Mark strong is a british actor known for his roles in films such as kingsman, sherlock holmes, and tinker tailor soldier spy.

  • John Saxon
    John Saxon

    American actor.

  • Jesse Williams
    Jesse Williams

    Jesse williams is an american actor known for his role as dr.

  • Kara Tointon
    Kara Tointon

    British actress recognized for her work on stage and screen.

  • Jonathan Silverman
    Jonathan Silverman

    American producer and actor.

  • Olivia Holt
    Olivia Holt

    American actress and singer[29].

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August 05, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 7 months old,

or 1039 months and 23 days old,

or 4521 weeks

or 31647 days old,

if you were born on August 05, 1937.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1937?

There are 130 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 05, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 05, 1937.

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August 05, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


What famous deaths happened on August 5th?

Famous deaths on August 5th:

  • Marilyn Monroe
    Marilyn Monroe

    American actress, singer, model and actress.

  • Richard Burton
    Richard Burton

    Brilliant and famous welsh actor.

  • Alec Guinness
    Alec Guinness

    British actor, born in the 1930s.

  • Carmen Miranda
    Carmen Miranda

    Portuguese-american actress, known as "the brazilian bombshell", is flamboyant and a magnet for people.

  • Judy Canova
    Judy Canova

    American actress and comedian (b. 1913).

  • Queenie Smith
    Queenie Smith

    Actress/dancer (funny side), passes away at the age of 79.

  • Charles Carson
    Charles Carson

    Actor, "cry the beloved land", dies at 87.

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August 05, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 05, 1937:

  • St. Memmius
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Oswald
  • St. Afra and her companions
  • Burkina Faso - Independence Day
  • Croatia - Victory Day and National Thanksgiving Day

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August 05, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 05, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Stella Dallas

Stella Dallas

Release year: 1937

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

The Life of Emile Zola

The Life of Emile Zola

Release year: 1937

Directed by: William Dieterle

Starring: Paul Muni, Gale Sondergaard, Joseph Schildkraut, Gloria Holden

Country: United States of America

Souls at Sea

Souls at Sea

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Henry Hathaway

Starring: Gary Cooper, George Raft, Frances Dee, Henry Wilcoxon

Country: United States of America

Stella Dallas

Stella Dallas

Release year: 1937

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

You Can't Have Everything

You Can't Have Everything

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Norman Taurog

Starring: Alice Faye, The Ritz Brothers, Don Ameche, Charles Winninger

August 05, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 05, 1937 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Mizzen Cross Trees

The Mizzen Cross Trees

Release year: 1937

Starring: Edward Crowther, John Goss, Taylor Harris, Roderick Jones

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Release year: 1937

Starring: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Andy Murray

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon Championships

Wimbledon Championships

Release year: 1937

1937 Coronation

1937 Coronation

Release year: 1937

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Who was the US President on August 05, 1937?

On August 05, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 05, 1937?

On August 05, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 05, 1937?

On August 05, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 5th?

August 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 5th, such as:

  • 2018 - Three czech soldiers are killed by a taliban suicide bomber in afghanistan during the war in afghanistan (2001 to present). the bombing also leaves two u.s. soldiers and two afghan soldiers with serious injuries.
  • 2017 - 2017 v-22 osprey accident: three marine corps members are missing following a mv-22 osprey collision off the coast of queensland, australia. twenty-three of the 26 people aboard have been rescued. (ap),
  • 2016 - 2016 assam attacks: gunmen open fire on a assam market, india. 13 people are killed and 18 are injured.

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What happened in 1937?

1937 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain
  • Bradman scores 270 Aust vs. England at the MCG, incl 110 singles
  • 1st broadcast of Guiding Light on NBC radio

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What was the calendar for August 1937?

August 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1937 calendar looked like.

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