Wednesday August 11, 1937: on this day

August 11, 1937 was the 223rd day of the year 1937, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is August 11, 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 August 11, 1937, who was born and died on August 11, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 11, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Confession, directed by Joe May), TV series (e.g. The Mizzen Cross Trees) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 11th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was August 11, 1937?


August 11, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 223rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 11, 1937 can also be written as 8/11/1937 in the US and as 11/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

August 11, 1937 in August 1937 calendar

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August 11, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 11th is Leo.

Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.

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 11, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 11, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Discover the planets positions on August 11th, 1937 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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August 11, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 11, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 11, 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 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 11:32 am and setting at 10:20 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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Who was born on August 11, 1937?


Famous people born on August 11, 1937:

  • Anna Massey
    Anna Massey

    English actress who won a bafta award in 1986 for her role as edith hope in the tv adaptation of anita brookner’s novel "hotel du lac".

  • Allegra Kent

    American actress (addams family).

  • Patrick Joseph McGovern

    American businessman, founded international data group (d. 2014).

  • Taki Theodoracopoulos

    Greek / british journalist / multi-millionaire.

  • Domenico Contestabile

Whose famous birthday is on August 11th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 11th:

  • Hulk Hogan
    Hulk Hogan

    Hulk hogan is a retired professional wrestler known for his time in the world wrestling federation (wwf, now wwe) and for being one of the...

  • Chris Hemsworth
    Chris Hemsworth

    Chris hemsworth is an australian actor best known for his role as thor in the marvel cinematic universe.

  • Viola Davis
    Viola Davis

    Viola davis is an american actress known for her powerful performances in films and television, and for being the first black actress to...

  • Arlene Dahl
    Arlene Dahl

    Arlene dahl is an american actress known for her roles in classic hollywood films suchjson as 'journey to the center of the earth' and...

  • Alyson Stoner
    Alyson Stoner

    American actress, model and singer.

  • Pervez Musharraf
    Pervez Musharraf

    Pakistani politician and general 10th president of pakistan.

  • Alex Haley
    Alex Haley

    American journalist, novelist, and journalist haley is best known for his 1976 pulitzer prize-winning book "roots".

  • Eric Carmen
    Eric Carmen

    American singer-songwriter/guitarist (raspberries).

  • Fernando Arrabal
    Fernando Arrabal

    Spanish screenwriter, screenwriter, director, novelist, poet, and playwright.

  • Anna Gunn
    Anna Gunn

    Tv actress.

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August 11, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 8 months old,

or 1040 months and 9 days old,

or 4523 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31664 days old,

if you were born on August 11, 1937.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 11, 1937?

There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 11th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 11, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 11, 1937.

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August 11, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 11, 1937:

  • Edith Wharton

    Edith Wharton was an American novelist, short story writer, and designer, known for her novels and short stories that explore themes of...

  • Mabrey Wharton

    Mabrey Wharton was an American novelist known for her novels depicting the lives of the upper-class society in late 19th-century New York.

  • Bakr Sidqi

    General/dictator of iraq.

  • Edith N Wharton[-Jones]

    Us author (house of mirth), dies at 75.

What famous deaths happened on August 11th?

Famous deaths on August 11th:

  • Robin Williams
    Robin Williams

    After learning improv at l.a.

  • Anne Heche
    Anne Heche

    American actress, heche, who started her career in new york at age 17 as a soap star.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Anne Ramsey
    Anne Ramsey

    American actress (d. 1988).

  • Phil Harris
    Phil Harris

    American singer-songwriter and actor (b. 1904).

  • John Meillon
    John Meillon

    Actor (wild duck crocodile dundee).

  • Tom Drake
    Tom Drake

    Actor, green years, warkill, dies from lung cancer at the age of 63.

  • George Furth
    George Furth

    American playwright and actor (d. 2008).

  • Andrew Carnegie

    Scottish-american industrialist who in 1899 consolidated his steel industries.

  • Jackson Pollock

    American painter, exponent of abstract expressionism, and in particular the form known as "action paintings", pollack is an american artist.

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August 11, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 11, 1937:

  • Zimbabwe - Heroes Day
  • Taiwan - Valentine's Day
  • Roman Catholicism - the feasts of at least 5 saints: St. Tiburtius
  • St. Chromatius
  • St. Equitius
  • St. Gery/Gaugericus
  • St. Susanna
  • Brazil - Studentás Day, Lawyerás Day, Foundation of the Law Studies in Brazil

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August 11, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 11, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Confession

Confession

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Joe May

Starring: Kay Francis, Basil Rathbone, Ian Hunter, Jane Bryan

Command Performance

Command Performance

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Sinclair Hill

Starring: Arthur Tracy, Lilli Palmer, Mark Daly, Finlay Currie

Broadway Melody of 1938

Broadway Melody of 1938

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Binnie Barnes

Vogues of 1938

Vogues of 1938

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Irving Cummings

Starring: Warner Baxter, Joan Bennett, Helen Vinson, Mischa Auer

Stella Dallas

Stella Dallas

Release year: 1937

Directed by: King Vidor

Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil

Country: United States of America

August 11, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 11, 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:

The Mizzen Cross Trees

The Mizzen Cross Trees

Release year: 1937

Starring: Edward Crowther, John Goss, Taylor Harris, Roderick Jones

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Release year: 1937

Starring: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Andy Murray

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon Championships

Wimbledon Championships

Release year: 1937

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Who was the US President on August 11, 1937?

On August 11, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 11, 1937?

On August 11, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 11, 1937?

On August 11, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 11th?

August 11th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 11th day of the month of August. 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 August 11th, such as:

  • 2018 - Ghazni offensive, war in afghanistan: fighting continues around ghazni.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: isil forces attack an iranian islamic revolutionary guard corps base in vast desert areas of eastern homs governorate. the base was manned by 12-18 fighters. all but one are killed.
  • 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings. two bombs in plant pots explode, killing at least one person, and injuring ten others in hua hin district in thailand.

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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 August 1937?

August 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th 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 August 1937 calendar looked like.

Wednesday August 11, 1937