What happened on Wednesday April 07, 1937?

About April 7th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 7, 1937, the Gestapo conducted a comprehensive nationwide raid targeting all chapters of B'nai B'rith, an international Jewish social service organization. As part of the Nazi regime's systematic persecution of Jewish institutions, the German government completely confiscated all B'nai B'rith property and forcibly dissolved its German corporation, representing a significant escalation of antisemitic policies.
  • Day of the week: April 7th, 1937 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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April 07, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 07, 1937:

  • Nazi Germany Raids B'nai B'rith Organization On April 7, 1937, the Gestapo conducted a comprehensive nationwide raid targeting all chapters of B'nai B'rith, an international Jewish social service organization. As part of the Nazi regime's systematic persecution of Jewish institutions, the German government completely confiscated all B'nai B'rith property and forcibly dissolved its German corporation, representing a significant escalation of antisemitic policies.
  • Soviet Kidnapping of Mark R. Rein On April 7, 1937, Mark R. Rein, a Russian-born German journalist, was abducted in Barcelona, Spain, by Soviet secret police (OGPU) agents. He was forcibly transported to the Soviet Union and subsequently disappeared. This incident is believed to be part of Joseph Stalin's broader campaign to eliminate perceived political opponents, reflecting the brutal nature of Soviet political repression during the Great Purge.
  • First Japanese Aircraft Flight from Japan to Europe On April 7, 1937, the *Kamikaze*, a Japanese-built aircraft, completed a historic transcontinental flight from Tokyo to London. Piloted by Masaaki Iinuma and navigated by Kenji Tsukagoshi, the aircraft covered the immense distance in an impressive 51 hours and 17 minutes, marking a significant milestone in early international aviation and demonstrating Japan's growing technological capabilities.

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April 07, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 07, 1937?


April 07, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 97th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 07, 1937 can also be written as 4/7/1937 in the US and as 7/4/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 07, 1937?


Famous people born on April 07, 1937:

  • Merle Haggard

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  • Billy Dee Williams

    Renowned actor famous for his iconic role as Lando Calrissian in the Star Wars franchise and numerous other film and television...

  • Charlie Thomas

    American singer known for his work with the Drifters, a prominent rhythm and blues vocal group.

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April 07, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 07, 1937:

  • Antonio Cieri

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April 07, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 7th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 07, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 07, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 07, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 07, 1937 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 07, 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 April 07, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 7% full, rising at 03:08 am and setting at 03:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 26, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Apr 25, 1937.

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How old is someone born on April 07, 1937?


Someone born on April 07, 1937 is:

88 years and 26 days old,

or 1056 months and 26 days old,

or 4595 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32168 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 07, 1937?

There are 339 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 7th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 07, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 07, 1937.

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