What happened on Monday July 05, 1937?

About July 5th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Japanese forces launched an invasion of China at the Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), an event widely considered the starting point of World War II in Asia. This strategic military action marked the beginning of full-scale conflict between Japan and China.
  • Day of the week: July 5th, 1937 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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July 05, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 05, 1937:

  • Sino-Japanese War Begins: Marco Polo Bridge Incident Japanese forces launched an invasion of China at the Lugou Bridge (Marco Polo Bridge), an event widely considered the starting point of World War II in Asia. This strategic military action marked the beginning of full-scale conflict between Japan and China.
  • Peel Commission Proposes Palestine Partition The Peel Commission recommended dividing the British Mandate of Palestine into separate Arab and Jewish states, a pivotal proposal that would significantly influence future Middle Eastern geopolitics.
  • Spam Introduced to Market Hormel Foods Corporation launched Spam, a canned luncheon meat that would become an iconic food product, particularly during World War II and in global culinary culture.
  • Canada's Highest Recorded Temperature Yellow Grass, Saskatchewan recorded a scorching temperature of 45°C, establishing a significant meteorological record for Canada.
  • Baseball Performance Record Chicago Cubs player Frank Demaree achieved an exceptional batting performance, scoring 6 hits in the first game and 2 hits in the second game.
  • Asteroid Discovery C Jackson discovered two asteroids: #1428 Mombasa and #1430 Somalia, contributing to astronomical research.
  • Battle of Albarracín The Battle of Albarracín commenced, likely part of the Spanish Civil War.
  • Birth of Wolf von Lojewski Wolf von Lojewski, a notable journalist, was born in Berlin, Germany.
  • Birth of Jo de Roo Jo de Roo, a cyclist, was born in Schore, Netherlands.

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

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What day of the week was July 05, 1937?


July 05, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 186th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 05, 1937 can also be written as 7/5/1937 in the US and as 5/7/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 05, 1937?


Famous people born on July 05, 1937:

  • Brooke Hayward
    Brooke Hayward

    Brooke Hayward is an American actress, model, and author known for her bestselling 1977 autobiography 'Haywire', which was adapted into a TV...

  • Richard Petty

    Legendary NASCAR driver known as 'The King', who is one of the most successful and iconic racers in motorsport history.

  • Thomas Nagel

    Renowned contemporary philosopher known for his influential work in philosophy of mind, ethics, and political philosophy.

  • Richard Rhodes

    Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author known for his comprehensive works on science, technology, and nuclear history.

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July 05, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 05, 1937:

  • Daniel Sawyer

    American golfer (born 1884).

  • Ned Sawyer

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July 05, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 5th is Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on July 05, 1937 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 05, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 02:46 am and setting at 07:09 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jun 23, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1937.

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How old is someone born on July 05, 1937?


Someone born on July 05, 1937 is:

87 years 9 months old,

or 1053 months and 18 days old,

or 4581 weeks and 2 days old,

or 32069 days old,

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

There are 73 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday July 5th 2025.

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

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 05, 1937.

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