What happened on Monday August 09, 1937?

Here's what happened on August 09, 1937:

• Japanese Naval Special Forces Incident at Hongqiao Airport On August 9, 1937, a significant diplomatic tension arose when Sub-Lieutenant Isao Oyama of the Japanese Naval Special Forces arrived at Hongqiao Airport in Shanghai, violating the 1932 ceasefire agreement. Oyama was confronted by local police and was killed during the encounter. Following the incident, Japanese diplomatic representatives, including the consul-general, attempted to negotiate with General Zhang Zhizhong and Chinese officials, seeking to defuse the situation and persuade them to disarm the Peace Preservation Corps.
• Ranger Wins 17th America's Cup The United States yacht Ranger decisively defeated the British yacht Endeavour II in the fourth and final race of the 17th America's Cup yachting series, winning the competition 4-0. This victory marked the end of international yacht racing competition for the next 21 years, highlighting American maritime supremacy during the pre-World War II era.
• Premiere of 'Souls at Sea' The adventure film 'Souls at Sea', featuring Hollywood stars Gary Cooper, George Raft, and Frances Dee, made its debut at the Globe Theatre in New York City. The film, known for its maritime adventure theme, represented the golden age of Hollywood cinema in the late 1930s.

Events in 1937

August 09, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 09, 1937

Newspapers from Aug. 09, 1937

August 09, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 221st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 09, 1937 can also be written as 8/9/1937 in the US and as 9/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

August 09, 1937 in August 1937 calendar

Famous people born on August 09, 1937:

• Dustin Hoffman

  Legendary American actor known for iconic roles in films like 'The Graduate', 'Tootsie', and 'Rain Man', winner of multiple awards.

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on August 9th

Famous people died on August 09, 1937:

• Ferdinand Canning Scott Schiller

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on August 9th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 9th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 09, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 09, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 09, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 09, 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 August 09, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 22% full, rising at 09:27 am and setting at 09:51 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on August 09, 1937

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Someone born on August 09, 1937 is:

87 years 10 months old,

or 1054 months and 17 days old,

or 4585 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32098 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 09, 1937?

There are 44 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 9th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 09, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 09, 1937.

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