Wednesday January 20, 1937: on this day

January 20, 1937 was the 20th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is January 20, 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 January 20, 1937, who was born and died on January 20, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 20, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Pépé le Moko, directed by Julien Duvivier), TV series (e.g. Cook'S Night Out) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 20th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 20, 1937?


January 20, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 20th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 20, 1937 can also be written as 1/20/1937 in the US and as 20/1/1937 in UK and Europe.

January 20, 1937 in January 1937 calendar

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January 20, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 20, 1937:

  • -45 degrees f (-43 degrees c), boca, california (state record low).
  • First presidential inauguration day on january 20th, (held every fourth years thereafter).
  • Franklin d. roosevelt and john nance garner are sworn in for their second terms as u.s. president and u.s. vice president; it is the first time a presidential inauguration takes place on january 20 since the 20th amendment changed the dates of presidential terms.

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January 20, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 20th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 20, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 20, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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January 20, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on January 20, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 20, 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 January 20, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 66% full, rising at 11:21 am and setting at 02:17 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1937.

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Who was born on January 20, 1937?


Famous people born on January 20, 1937:

  • Dorothy Provine
    Dorothy Provine

    American actress, singer, and dancer (d.2010).

  • Bailey Howell

    American basketball player.

  • Albert-Marie Monléon

    A dominican priest of french catholic faith, he has been the bishop emeritus at meaux since july 2012.

  • Bruno Georges-Picot

    French banker, vice-general manager at indosuez private banking.

  • Dorothy Provine in Deadwood

    South dakota, usa; actress ("good neighbor sam", darn cat).

  • Antonio Montanari
  • Alexandru Szabo
  • Haim Hazan
  • Jarosława Jóźwiakowska
  • Fabián Muñoz Centurión
  • Amando de Miguel

Whose famous birthday is on January 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 20th:

  • Paul Stanley
    Paul Stanley

    Paul stanley is a guitarist best known as the co-lead vocalist and frontman of the rock band kiss.

  • Patricia Neal
    Patricia Neal

    American actress, who became a broadway star in her broadway debut in 1945.

  • Erin Wasson
    Erin Wasson

    Erin wasson is a prominent american model known for her work with top fashion brands and her appearances in international fashion magazines.

  • David Lynch
    David Lynch

    American screenwriter and director, one of today's most creative and talented film-makers of the 20th century.

  • Bill Maher
    Bill Maher

    American comedian, host of humorous tv shows "politically incorrect", (1997) and "aeuroereal time with bill maheraeur" (2003).

  • Omar Sy
    Omar Sy

    French actor best known for his roles in omar et fred and fred testot as fred testot.

  • Lorenzo Lamas
    Lorenzo Lamas

    American actor, tv soap star, and sex symbol.

  • Duniya Vijay
    Duniya Vijay

    Duniya vijay is an indian actor known for his work in kannada cinema.

  • Rainn Wilson
    Rainn Wilson

    Rainn wilson is an american actor best known for his role as dwight schrute on the television series the office.

  • DeForest Kelley
    DeForest Kelley

    Deforest kelley was an american actor best known for his role as dr.

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January 20, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 87 years 2 months old,

or 1046 months and 8 days old,

or 4549 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31844 days old,

if you were born on January 20, 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 January 20, 1937?

There are 298 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 20th 2025.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 20, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 20, 1937.

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January 20, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 20, 1937:

  • Richard Benno Adam
  • Giovanni De Alessandri

What famous deaths happened on January 20th?

Famous deaths on January 20th:

  • Barbara Stanwyck
    Barbara Stanwyck

    Four times, an american actress was nominated for the oscar: "stella dallas," 1937, 1942, "ball of fire," 1941, and 1944.

  • Audrey Hepburn
    Audrey Hepburn

    Belgian actress, humanitarian and dancer who started as a ballet student.

  • Beatrice Lillie
    Beatrice Lillie

    Talented comedic actress and singer known for her wit and charm.

  • Meat Loaf
    Meat Loaf

    American singer, known as the wild man of rock opera.

  • Johnny Weissmuller
    Johnny Weissmuller

    Romanian-born american actor and swimmer who won five olympic medals as well as numerous world records.

  • Mira Furlan
    Mira Furlan

    Mira Furlan was a talented actress known for her roles in 'Babylon 5' and 'Lost.

  • Louis Seigner
    Louis Seigner

    Mathilde and emmanuelle are the grandfathers of a french stage comedian and actor, mathilde and emmanuelle.

  • Carl Switzer
    Carl Switzer

    Actor (alfalfa - our gang), shot to death at 31.

  • Isaly Hepburn

    Isaly Hepburn was a celebrated British actress and fashion icon, known for her roles in classic films such as 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' and...

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January 20, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 20, 1937:

  • Astrology: First day of sun sign Aquarius.
  • Euthymus
  • Desiderius
  • Meinrad
  • Epiphanius of Pavia
  • Feast day of the following saints in the Roman Catholic Church: Sebastian
  • Presidential Inauguration Day in the United States.
  • The Eve of St. Agnes.

Saints celebrated on January 20, 1937:

  • Saint Fabian

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January 20, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 20, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Pépé le Moko

Pépé le Moko

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Julien Duvivier

Starring: Jean Gabin, Gabriel Gabrio, Saturnin Fabre, Fernand Charpin

Country: United States of America

Dark Journey

Dark Journey

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Conrad Veidt, Vivien Leigh, Joan Gardner, Anthony Bushell

Blake of Scotland Yard

Blake of Scotland Yard

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Robert F. Hill

Starring: Ralph Byrd, Herbert Rawlinson, Joan Barclay, Lloyd Hughes

You Only Live Once

You Only Live Once

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Fritz Lang

Starring: Sylvia Sidney, Henry Fonda, Barton MacLane, Jean Dixon

Country: United States of America

Black Legion

Black Legion

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Archie Mayo, Michael Curtiz

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Ann Sheridan, Dick Foran, Erin O'Brien-Moore

Country: United States of America

January 20, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 20, 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:

Cook's Night Out

Cook's Night Out

Release year: 1937

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The World of Women

The World of Women

Release year: 1937

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cabaret

Cabaret

Release year: 1936

Starring: Edward Cooper, Horace Kenney, Jean Colin, Gaston Palmer

Picture Page

Picture Page

Release year: 1936

Starring: Joan Gilbert, Leslie Mitchell, Joan Miller

Variety

Variety

Release year: 1936

Starring: Eric Robinson

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Who was the US President on January 20, 1937?

On January 20, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 20, 1937?

On January 20, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 20, 1937?

On January 20, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 20th?

January 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th day of the month of January. 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 January 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Conflict in northern mali: ten united nations peacekeepers have been killed in an islamist militant attack at their base in mali’s northern kidal region.
  • 2018 - Syrian civil war: northwestern syria campaign (october 2017-present). the syrian army seizes the abu al-duhur military airbase, idlib governorate.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil militants demolish part of palmyra’s ancient roman theatre. (bbc). an airstrike inflicts death on more than 40 jabhat fateh al-sham militants at a jihadist camp east of aleppo. the exact cause of the attack is unknown. (reuters),

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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 January 1937?

January 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st 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 January 1937 calendar looked like.

Wednesday January 20, 1937