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see horoscope and birth chart for December 09, 1937What happened on Thursday December 09, 1937?
About December 9th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 9, 1937, Japanese troops under the command of Lieutenant General Asaka Yasuhiko launched a significant military assault on the Chinese city of Nanjing, marking a critical moment in the Second Sino-Japanese War. This invasion would soon lead to one of the most brutal episodes in modern warfare, known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Rape of Nanjing.
- Day of the week: December 9th, 1937 was a Thursday
- 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 9th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on December 9th, 1937.
Table of contents
- December 09, 1937: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 09, 1937?
- Who was born on December 09, 1937?
- December 09, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
- December 09, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 09, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 09, 1937?
- Back in 1937
December 09, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 09, 1937:
- Battle of Nanjing Begins in Second Sino-Japanese War On December 9, 1937, Japanese troops under the command of Lieutenant General Asaka Yasuhiko launched a significant military assault on the Chinese city of Nanjing, marking a critical moment in the Second Sino-Japanese War. This invasion would soon lead to one of the most brutal episodes in modern warfare, known as the Nanjing Massacre or the Rape of Nanjing.
- Joseph P. Kennedy Becomes US Ambassador to UK On December 9, 1937, Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. accepted the prestigious post of United States Ambassador to the United Kingdom, a role that would place him at the center of diplomatic relations during the critical pre-World War II period.
- Death of Nils Gustaf Dalén On December 9, 1937, Nils Gustaf Dalén, a prominent Swedish physicist and Nobel Prize laureate, passed away. Dalén was known for his significant contributions to engineering and physics, particularly in the field of lighthouse technology and gas-related innovations.
December 09, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 09, 1937?
December 09, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 343rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 09, 1937 can also be written as 12/9/1937 in the US and as 9/12/1937 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 09, 1937?
Famous people born on December 09, 1937:
- Bertrice Small
Bertrice Small was a prolific American romantic novelist best known for her Skye O'Malley book series.
December 09, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 09, 1937:
- Gustaf Dalén
Swedish physicist and engineer, nobel prize laureate (b. 1869).
- Lilias Armstrong
English phonetician (b. 1882).
December 09, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 9th 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 09, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 09, 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 09, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 09, 1937 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 09, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 41% full, rising at 11:10 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 09, 1937
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Someone born on December 09, 1937 is:
87 years 5 months old,
or 1049 months and 5 days old,
or 4561 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31933 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 09, 1937?
There are 209 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 9th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 09, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 09, 1937.
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