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see horoscope and birth chart for August 05, 1937What happened on Thursday August 05, 1937?
About August 5th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: The Soviet Union initiated one of the largest and most brutal campaigns of the Great Purge, aimed at eliminating perceived 'anti-Soviet elements'. Under Joseph Stalin's direct orders, the state-sanctioned terror campaign targeted multiple groups, including kulaks (wealthy peasants), ethnic minorities, and political opponents within the Communist Party. Within a year, at least 724,000 people were executed by troikas (three-person judicial panels) in a systematic effort to consolidate Stalin's power and enforce ideological conformity.
- Day of the week: August 5th, 1937 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
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August 05, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 05, 1937:
- Soviet Great Purge Mass Killings The Soviet Union initiated one of the largest and most brutal campaigns of the Great Purge, aimed at eliminating perceived 'anti-Soviet elements'. Under Joseph Stalin's direct orders, the state-sanctioned terror campaign targeted multiple groups, including kulaks (wealthy peasants), ethnic minorities, and political opponents within the Communist Party. Within a year, at least 724,000 people were executed by troikas (three-person judicial panels) in a systematic effort to consolidate Stalin's power and enforce ideological conformity.
- National Cancer Act of 1937 President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the National Cancer Act into law, establishing the National Cancer Institute. This landmark legislation represented a significant milestone in the United States' commitment to medical research and cancer treatment, creating a dedicated federal institution to study and combat cancer.
August 05, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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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.
Who was born on August 05, 1937?
Famous people born on August 05, 1937:
- Herb Brooks
Legendary ice hockey coach who led the 'Miracle on Ice' US Olympic team to a stunning gold medal victory against the Soviet Union in 1980,...
- Brian G. Marsden
Renowned English-American astronomer who made significant contributions to celestial mechanics and was a leading expert in calculating the...
- Alan Howard
August 05, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 5th is Leo.
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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?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 05, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 05, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 05, 1937 was Waning crescent.
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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Your place in the Universe on August 05, 1937
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Someone born on August 05, 1937 is:
87 years 10 months old,
or 1054 months and 21 days old,
or 4586 weeks
or 32102 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 05, 1937?
There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 5th 2025.
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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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