Saturday December 11, 1937: on this day

About December 11th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Second Italo-Abyssinian War: Italy leaves the League of Nations.
  • Day of the week: December 11th, 1937 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Nikki Sixx, Jean Marais
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: La Habanera directed by Douglas Sirk

More about December 11th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on December 11th, 1937.

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What day of the week was December 11, 1937?


December 11, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 345th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 11, 1937 can also be written as 12/11/1937 in the US and as 11/12/1937 in UK and Europe.

December 11, 1937 in December 1937 calendar

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December 11, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 11, 1937:

  • Second italo-abyssinian war: italy leaves the league of nations.
  • Uss ''panay'' incident: japanese bombers sink the american gunboat .
  • Mae west makes a risque guest appearance on the nbc ''chase and sanborn hour'' that eventually results in her being banned from radio.

December 11, 1937: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 11, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 11th is Sagittarius.

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 11, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 11, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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December 11, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 11, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 11, 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 December 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 12:06 pm and setting at 01:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Nov 18, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Dec 17, 1937.

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Who was born on December 11, 1937?


Famous people born on December 11, 1937:

  • Jim Harrison

    American writer.

  • Warner Wolf

    Renowned sportscaster known for his work on ABC's 'Monday Night Baseball'.

  • Benjamin Sottile

    American merchandise marketer, engineer, and ceo of gibson greetings.

  • Adrian J

    Vlok; south african np minister of law and order (1986).

  • Gil Jouanard
  • Pietro Marzotto
  • James «Jim» Harrison

Whose famous birthday is on December 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 11th:

  • Nikki Sixx
    Nikki Sixx

    American musician, bass guitarist, songwriter, and leader of motley crue, the "bad boys" in american heavy metal during the 1980s and 1990s.

  • Jean Marais
    Jean Marais

    French actor with handsome, rugged features.

  • John Kerry
    John Kerry

    This american lawyer and politician is an american politician.

  • Jean-Louis Trintignant
    Jean-Louis Trintignant

    He was a french director and actor, and he made his tv and film debut in 1956.

  • Hailee Steinfeld
    Hailee Steinfeld

    Hailee Steinfeld is an actress known for her roles in movies like True Grit and Pitch Perfect 2..

  • Brenda Lee
    Brenda Lee

    American singer, billed as "little miss dynamite", the little girl with a big voice" from when she was just 4'9" (approximately 140 cm) and...

  • Rita Moreno
    Rita Moreno

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in 'West Side Story'.

  • Teri Garr
    Teri Garr

    American comedian and actress who was a regular guest on "sonny and cher comedy review" in 1974.

  • Donna Mills
    Donna Mills

    American actress and producer.

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How old is someone born on December 11, 1937?


Someone born on December 11, 1937 is:

86 years 5 months old,

or 1037 months and 12 days old,

or 4510 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31575 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 11, 1937?

There are 202 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 11, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 11, 1937.

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December 11, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 11, 1937:

  • Hugh Thackeray Turner

    English architect and painter (b. 1853).

  • Jaan Anvelt

    Estonian theorist and politician (b. 1884).

  • Ángel Pestaña

What famous deaths happened on December 11th?

Famous deaths on December 11th:

  • Sam Cooke
    Sam Cooke

    American singer with amazing singing talent.

  • Galina Vishnevskaya
    Galina Vishnevskaya

    Leningrad, russia -- soprano (madama butterfly).

  • Andre Braugher
    Andre Braugher

    Chicago, illinois -- actor (frank pembleton-homicide).

  • Arthur Mullard
    Arthur Mullard

    English comedian (born 1910).

  • Percy Kilbride
    Percy Kilbride

    Actor (ma & pa kettle), died at 76.

  • Bettey Page

    Famous pin-up model known for her iconic images in the 1950s.

  • Kyrus Wong

    Renowned Chinese-American artist known for his innovative style and contributions to the art world.

  • Ahmadou Kourouma

    Renowned Ivorian writer known for his novels depicting African history and culture.

  • Derward Powers

    Award-winning journalist and author.

  • Evelette Blackwell

    Renowned chemist known for groundbreaking research in organic chemistry.

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December 11, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 11, 1937:

  • USA - Admission day for Indiana (19th state, 1816)
  • Burkina Faso - Republic Day (1958, Upper Volta became an autonomous republic in the French Community.)
  • Argentina - Tango Day, Buenos Aires
  • Also see December 11 (Eastern Orthodox liturgics)
  • Roman festivals - One of the four Agonalia, this day in honour of Sol Indiges; also the Septimontium festival
  • R.C. Saints - pope Damasus I: optional memorial; also Daniel the Stylite (not universal)

Observances on December 11, 1937:

  • International Mountain Day

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December 11, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 11, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

La Habanera

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Douglas Sirk

Starring: Zarah Leander, Ferdinand Marian, Karl Martell, Julia Serda

Bulldog Drummond's Revenge

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Louis King

Starring: John Barrymore, John Howard, Louise Campbell, Reginald Denny

Wallaby Jim of the Islands

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Charles Lamont

Starring: George Houston, Ruth Coleman, Douglas Walton, Wilhelm von Brincken

Young Dynamite

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Leslie Goodwins

Starring: Frankie Darro, Kane Richmond, Charlotte Henry, Willy Castello

You're Only Young Once

Release year: 1937

Directed by: George B. Seitz

Starring: Lewis Stone, Cecilia Parker, Mickey Rooney, Fay Holden

December 11, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 11, 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:

Intimate Cabaret

Intimate Cabaret

Release year: 1937

Starring: Evel Burns, Truda Binarová, Oliver Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Body-Line

Body-Line

Release year: 1937

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Round the Film Studios

Round the Film Studios

Release year: 1937

Starring: Patrick Barr, John Paddy Carstairs, John Clements, Joan Gardner

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 11, 1937?

On December 11, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 11, 1937?

On December 11, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 11, 1937?

On December 11, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 11th?

December 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of December. 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 December 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - 2018 strasbourg attack: two people are killed and 14 more injured in a shooting rampage at strasbourg's annual christmas market. police identify the shooter as an extremist and they flee the scene. this incident is being considered terrorist.
  • 2017 - 2017 new york city attempted bombing: a homemade pipe bomb carried by a man was set off near new york city's port authority bus terminal. the attacker and three others were also injured. akayed ullah is currently in custody.
  • 2016 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017: at least 8 people are killed in two car bombings in fallujah.

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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 December 1937?

December 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1937 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 11, 1937