What happened on Wednesday August 11, 1937?

About August 11th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: The World Zionist Congress held a significant vote, with 300 delegates opposing and 158 supporting the Peel Commission's proposal to partition Palestine, reflecting the complex political tensions surrounding Jewish homeland aspirations.
  • Day of the week: August 11th, 1937 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 11, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 11, 1937:

  • World Zionist Congress Rejects Palestine Partition Plan The World Zionist Congress held a significant vote, with 300 delegates opposing and 158 supporting the Peel Commission's proposal to partition Palestine, reflecting the complex political tensions surrounding Jewish homeland aspirations.
  • Chiang Kai-shek Mobilizes Troops to Shanghai In a strategic military move during the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chiang Kai-shek, leader of the Kuomintang, deployed some of his most elite military units to Shanghai, preparing for potential confrontation with Japanese forces.
  • Death of Edith Wharton Edith Wharton, a pioneering and influential American author known for works like 'The Age of Innocence' and the first woman to win the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, passed away, marking the end of a remarkable literary career.
  • Battle of Albarracín: Nationalist Victory in Spanish Civil War The Battle of Albarracín concluded with a decisive victory for the Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War, marking a significant moment in the conflict between Republican and Nationalist factions.
  • Premiere of 'The Life of Emile Zola' The biographical film 'The Life of Emile Zola', starring Paul Muni, made its debut at the Hollywood Theatre in New York City, highlighting the cultural significance of biographical cinema in the late 1930s.

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August 11, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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.

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Who was born on August 11, 1937?


Famous people 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

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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.

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


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The moon phase on August 11, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

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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How old is someone born on August 11, 1937?


Someone born on August 11, 1937 is:

87 years 8 months old,

or 1052 months and 12 days old,

or 4576 weeks

or 32032 days old,

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

There are 110 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 11th 2025.

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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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