What happened on Saturday May 01, 1937?

About May 1st, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Act, a significant foreign policy legislation that banned American citizens from traveling on belligerent ships and imposed a comprehensive arms embargo on nations engaged in armed conflict. This act was part of the United States' isolationist approach in the lead-up to World War II, aimed at preventing direct involvement in international conflicts.
  • Day of the week: May 1st, 1937 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about May 1st, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on May 1st, 1937.

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May 01, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 01, 1937:

  • US Neutrality Act of 1937 United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Neutrality Act, a significant foreign policy legislation that banned American citizens from traveling on belligerent ships and imposed a comprehensive arms embargo on nations engaged in armed conflict. This act was part of the United States' isolationist approach in the lead-up to World War II, aimed at preventing direct involvement in international conflicts.
  • Paris General Strike A general strike occurred in Paris, France, reflecting the social and labor tensions of the pre-World War II era. This strike likely involved workers from various sectors protesting labor conditions, wages, or political circumstances during a period of significant social and economic unrest in Europe.

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May 01, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 01, 1937?


May 01, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 121st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 01, 1937 can also be written as 5/1/1937 in the US and as 1/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

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May 01, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 01, 1937:

  • Snitz Edwards
  • Fanny Marc

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May 01, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 1st is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 01, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 01, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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May 01, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 01, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 01, 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 May 01, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 61% full, rising at 12:23 am and setting at 11:13 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1937.

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How old is someone born on May 01, 1937?


Someone born on May 01, 1937 is:

88 years and 12 days old,

or 1056 months and 12 days old,

or 4593 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32154 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 01, 1937?

There are 353 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 01, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 01, 1937.

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