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see horoscope and birth chart for December 08, 1937What happened on Wednesday December 08, 1937?
About December 8th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: Nationalist aircraft conducted a bombing raid on Barcelona, escalating the violence and civilian casualties during the Spanish Civil War. This event was part of the broader conflict between Republican and Nationalist forces that would ultimately lead to Francisco Franco's dictatorship.
- Day of the week: December 8th, 1937 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
More about December 8th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on December 8th, 1937.
Table of contents
- December 08, 1937: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 08, 1937?
- Who was born on December 08, 1937?
- December 08, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
- December 08, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 08, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 08, 1937?
- Back in 1937
December 08, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 08, 1937:
- Bombing of Barcelona during Spanish Civil War Nationalist aircraft conducted a bombing raid on Barcelona, escalating the violence and civilian casualties during the Spanish Civil War. This event was part of the broader conflict between Republican and Nationalist forces that would ultimately lead to Francisco Franco's dictatorship.
- Arrest of Serial Killer Eugen Weidmann French police arrested Eugen Weidmann, a notorious serial killer who had committed multiple murders in France. His capture was significant in the criminal justice system of the time and he would later become the last person publicly executed by guillotine in France.
- Founding of Flamengo Football Club Esporte Clube Flamengo, one of Brazil's most popular and successful football clubs, was officially founded. The club would go on to become a major institution in Brazilian sports, with a massive fan base and numerous national and international championships.
- Birth of Arne Næss Jr. Arne Næss Jr. was born, a prominent Norwegian mountain climber, philosopher, and businessman who would later become known for his deep ecology movement and environmental activism. He was a significant intellectual figure who influenced ecological thinking globally.
December 08, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 08, 1937?
December 08, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 342nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 08, 1937 can also be written as 12/8/1937 in the US and as 8/12/1937 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 08, 1937?
Famous people born on December 08, 1937:
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James MacArthurAmerican actor best known for his role as Danny Williams in the original Hawaii Five-O television series, which ran from 1968 to 1980.
- Arne Næss
Norwegian philosopher, mountaineer, and founder of the deep ecology environmental movement.
- Thad Cochran
American politician who served as a United States Senator from Mississippi from 1978 to 2018.
- Jeanne-Marie Sens
December 08, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 08, 1937:
- Hans Molisch
Czech-austrian botanist and academic (b. 1856).
December 08, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 8th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 08, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 08, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 08, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 08, 1937 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 08, 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 08, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 10:41 am and setting at 10:55 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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Your place in the Universe on December 08, 1937
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Someone born on December 08, 1937 is:
87 years 5 months old,
or 1049 months and 6 days old,
or 4562 weeks
or 31934 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 08, 1937?
There are 208 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 8th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 08, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 08, 1937.
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Back in 1937
