What happened on Sunday December 05, 1937?

About December 5th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 5, 1937, Prince Yasuhiko Asaka, uncle of Emperor Hirohito, assumed command of the Japanese Shanghai Expeditionary Army positioned to besiege Nanjing. This strategic military leadership change occurred during a critical phase of the Second Sino-Japanese War, signaling the intensification of Japanese military operations.
  • Day of the week: December 5th, 1937 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: True Confession by Larry Clinton & His Orchestra
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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December 05, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 05, 1937:

  • Prince Yasuhiko Asaka Takes Command in Shanghai On December 5, 1937, Prince Yasuhiko Asaka, uncle of Emperor Hirohito, assumed command of the Japanese Shanghai Expeditionary Army positioned to besiege Nanjing. This strategic military leadership change occurred during a critical phase of the Second Sino-Japanese War, signaling the intensification of Japanese military operations.
  • Establishment of Japanese Puppet Government in Shanghai On December 5, 1937, the Japanese Imperial forces established the Great Way Municipal Government of Shanghai, a puppet state designed to control the city's administration during the Second Sino-Japanese War. This government was part of Japan's broader strategy to dominate and control Chinese territories.
  • Diplomatic Talks Between Yugoslavia and Italy On December 5, 1937, Yugoslav Prime Minister Milan Stojadinović met with Italian Fascist leader Benito Mussolini in Rome for high-level diplomatic discussions. These talks were part of the complex European diplomatic landscape in the lead-up to World War II, reflecting the intricate political relationships of the era.

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December 05, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 05, 1937?


December 05, 1937 was a Sunday and it was the 339th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 05, 1937 can also be written as 12/5/1937 in the US and as 5/12/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 05, 1937?


Famous people born on December 05, 1937:

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December 05, 1937: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 05, 1937 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 29th and December 5th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

December 05, 1937: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 05, 1937 was True Confession by Larry Clinton & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 29th and December 5th.

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  2. - Nice Work if You Can Get It youtube
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December 05, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 5th is Sagittarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on December 05, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 05, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 09:00 am and setting at 07:54 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on December 05, 1937?


Someone born on December 05, 1937 is:

87 years 5 months old,

or 1049 months and 9 days old,

or 4562 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31937 days old,

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

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

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