Thursday May 06, 1937: on this day

May 06, 1937 was the 126th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 06, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 06, 1937, who was born and died on May 06, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 06, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Guns in the Dark, directed by Sam Newfield), TV series (e.g. 1937 Coronation) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 6th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 06, 1937?


May 06, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 126th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 06, 1937 can also be written as 5/6/1937 in the US and as 6/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

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May 06, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 06, 1937:

  • Dirigible hindenburg explodes in flames at lakehurst, new jersey (36 die)
  • Hindenburg disaster: the german zeppelin hindenburg catches fire and is destroyed within a minute while attempting to dock at lakehurst, new jersey. thirty-six people are killed.
  • (1825 hours) airship hindenburg attempts landing at lakehurst naval air station in new jersey, usa. a sudden explosion and fire destroys the ship, killing 36 people. the hindenburg was the largest rigid airship ever built; the largest aircraft of any type ever to fly. the us department of commerce official investigation finds the cause of the accident to be ignition of hydrogen and air, most likely set off by atmospheric discharge.

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May 06, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 6th is Taurus.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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 06, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 06, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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May 06, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 06, 1937 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 06, 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 06, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 03:05 am and setting at 04:47 pm.

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

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Who was born on May 06, 1937?


Famous people born on May 06, 1937:

  • Rubin Hurricane Carter

    Rubin hurricane carter was a professional boxer who was wrongfully convicted of murder and became a symbol of racial injustice in the...

  • Louis Besson

    French politician, member of the french socialist party.

  • Rubin Carter

    American homicide.

  • Pierre Merlin

    French cartographer, demographer and statistician.

  • Robin Fulton

    Robin fulton is a scottish poet, translator and writer.

  • Tran Duc Luong

    Statesman.

  • Cesare Bermani
  • Rocco Lo Presti
  • Shay Brennan
  • Néstor Isella

Whose famous birthday is on May 6th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 6th:

  • George Clooney
    George Clooney

    American actor who has been nominated for several annual best-dressed and most stylish, most eligible, and sexiest men alive lists.

  • Shahana Goswami
    Shahana Goswami

    Indian actress known for her work in Bollywood films and also an entrepreneur.

  • Bob Seger
    Bob Seger

    American rock and roll guitarist, singer and pianist.

  • Tony Blair
    Tony Blair

    British politician who was elected prime minister on the 5th of january 1997.

  • Christian Clavier
    Christian Clavier

    His brother sta(c),phane, a french actor is a film director.

  • Anne Parillaud
    Anne Parillaud

    French actress who has appeared in over 30 films since 1977.

  • Gabourey Sidibe
    Gabourey Sidibe

    Gabourey sidibe is an american actress known for her breakout role in the film precious, for which she received an academy award nomination.

  • Richard E. Grant
    Richard E. Grant

    Richard e. grant is a british actor known for his roles in films such as withnail and i, and can you ever forgive me?.

  • Stewart Granger
    Stewart Granger

    Tall, dark, and debonair, this british actor was a major adventure star in the 1950s.

  • Tom Bergeron
    Tom Bergeron

    Bergeron, an american game host, began his career as a disc jockey at a local radio station.

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May 06, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 11 months old,

or 1043 months and 14 days old,

or 4537 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31761 days old,

if you were born on May 06, 1937.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 06, 1937?

There are 16 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 6th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 06, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 06, 1937.

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May 06, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 06, 1937:

  • Angiolo Cabrini
  • Paolo Luigioni
  • Roggero Musmeci Ferrari Bravo

What famous deaths happened on May 6th?

Famous deaths on May 6th:

  • Marlene Dietrich
    Marlene Dietrich

    German-american singer and actress who enjoyed 62 years of international success as a screen goddess in american and german films.

  • Charles Farrell
    Charles Farrell

    Cape cod, massachusetts -- actor ("vern-my little margie").

  • Ann Todd
    Ann Todd

    Actress (things to come danny boy), suffers a stroke at the age of 84.

  • Monty Woolley
    Monty Woolley

    American actor known for his role in 'The Man Who Came to Dinner.

  • Virginia Capers
    Virginia Capers

    Sumter, south carolina -- actress.

  • Wilfrid Hyde-White
    Wilfrid Hyde-White

    England, united kingdom -- actor (my fair lady, peyton place).

  • Helene Weigel
    Helene Weigel

    At 70, a german/austrian actress (metropolis) dies.

  • Kadden Thoreau

    Kadden Thoreau was an American naturalist, essayist, and philosopher who is best known for his work 'Walden' and his advocacy of civil...

  • Shaeleigh Thoreau

    Shaeleigh Thoreau was an American writer, philosopher, and naturalist who is best known for his book 'Walden'.

  • Ayriel Thoreau

    Ayriel Thoreau was a Transcendentalist poet known for her nature-inspired works and her advocacy for social and environmental causes.

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May 06, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 06, 1937:

  • Sinaites of Serbia
  • New Martyr Demetrios of the Peloponnesus (d. 1803)
  • Seraphim the Struggler of Mt. Domvu
  • Micah of Radonezh
  • New Martyr Elias Ardunis
  • Righteous Job the Long-suffering (OT)
  • Barbarus the soldier, with Bacchus, Callimachus and Dionysios
  • Barbaros the Robber in Thessaly
  • Blessed Prudentia

Saints celebrated on May 06, 1937:

  • Saint Justus
  • Saint Benedicta of Rome
  • Saint Dominic Savio, patron saint of studying youth
  • Saint Lucius
  • Saint John in the Oil

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May 06, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 06, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Guns in the Dark

Guns in the Dark

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Claire Rochelle, Syd Saylor, Ted Adams

Gunsmoke Ranch

Gunsmoke Ranch

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Kenneth Harlan

Whistling Bullets

Whistling Bullets

Release year: 1937

Directed by: John English

Starring: Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood, Maston Williams, Karl Hackett

Shall We Dance

Shall We Dance

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Mark Sandrich

Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore

Country: United States of America

Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Merle Tottenham, Kathleen Harrison, May Whitty, Rosalind Russell

Country: United States of America

May 06, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 06, 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:

1937 Coronation

1937 Coronation

Release year: 1937

Sports Review

Sports Review

Release year: 1937

Starring: Howard Marshall

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Artists and Their Work

Artists and Their Work

Release year: 1937

Starring: Alan Best, Kenneth Clark, Robert Gibbings, John Graham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Disorderly Room

The Disorderly Room

Release year: 1937

Starring: Harry Cranley, Tommy Handley, Fred Hudson, Len Maxwell

Queue for Song

Queue for Song

Release year: 1937

Starring: Queenie Leonard, Dennis Van Thai

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 06, 1937?

On May 06, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 06, 1937?

On May 06, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 06, 1937?

On May 06, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 6th?

May 6th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 6th day of the month of May. 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 May 6th, such as:

  • 2019 - After six days of intense airstrikes in the area, the syrian arab army launched a ground offensive against hts-held areas in northern hama (and southern idlib) and nfl-held territories.
  • 2018 - Three palestinian men were killed and two more injured by the israel defense forces (idf), who opened fire on them. they were trying to undermine the israeli-gazan border fencing. a hamas outpost close to the border was also attacked by the idf, who claimed that it was used to launch incendiary kitses and other objects to try to burn israeli fields.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present). pope francis condemns the u.s. military’s largest non-nuclear explosive, the mother of all bombs. he says that the term "mother" should be avoided when referring to a deadly weapon.

Find out more about May 6th

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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 May 1937?

May 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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 May 1937 calendar looked like.

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