What happened on Friday June 11, 1937?

About June 11th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Great Purge, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin ordered the execution of eight high-ranking army commanders, further consolidating his political control and decimating the military leadership. This event was part of Stalin's systematic elimination of perceived political opponents and potential threats to his regime, significantly weakening the Soviet military's strategic capabilities.
  • Day of the week: June 11th, 1937 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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June 11, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 11, 1937:

  • Soviet Great Purge: Execution of Army Leaders During the Great Purge, Soviet leader Joseph Stalin ordered the execution of eight high-ranking army commanders, further consolidating his political control and decimating the military leadership. This event was part of Stalin's systematic elimination of perceived political opponents and potential threats to his regime, significantly weakening the Soviet military's strategic capabilities.
  • Robin Warren Born Robin Warren, an Australian pathologist, was born on this date. He would later become renowned for his groundbreaking medical research, ultimately receiving the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for his significant contributions to medical science.

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

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What day of the week was June 11, 1937?


June 11, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 162nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 11, 1937 can also be written as 6/11/1937 in the US and as 11/6/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 11, 1937?


Famous people born on June 11, 1937:

  • Robin Warren

    Nobel Prize-winning Australian pathologist who co-discovered Helicobacter pylori with Barry Marshall, revolutionizing the understanding of...

  • Chad Everett

    Popular American television and film actor known for his leading role in the medical drama 'Medical Center' during the late 1960s and 1970s.

  • Lucien Degauchy

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


Famous people died on June 11, 1937:

  • R. J. Mitchell

    English engineer, designed the supermarine spitfire (b. 1895).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 11th is Gemini.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 10:55 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1937.

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How old is someone born on June 11, 1937?


Someone born on June 11, 1937 is:

87 years 11 months old,

or 1055 months and 24 days old,

or 4590 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32135 days old,

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

There are 7 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday June 11th 2025.

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

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

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