What happened on Tuesday May 11, 1937?

Here's what happened on May 11, 1937:

• Picasso Begins Painting Guernica Pablo Picasso commenced work on his iconic anti-war masterpiece *Guernica*, inspired by the devastating bombing of the Spanish city of Guernica by Nationalist forces under Francisco Franco's direction during the Spanish Civil War. The painting would become a powerful symbol of the horrors of war.
• Soviet Scientist Arrested During Great Purge Soviet astronomer and astrophysicist Yevgeny Perepyolkin of the Pulkovo Observatory was arrested by the NKVD, representing the widespread political repression during Stalin's Great Purge. He was charged with 'counter-revolutionary agitation', a common pretext for eliminating perceived political threats.
• King George VI Addresses Dominion Representatives King George VI met with representatives from England's Dominions and colonies, delivering a significant speech pledging to continue his father's imperial legacy. Notably, the speech made no reference to his recently abdicated brother, Edward.
• Creation of Los Glaciares National Park Argentina established Los Glaciares National Park, a significant federal protected area spanning 2,807 square miles (7,270 square kilometers). This park protects a crucial ecosystem in Patagonia, featuring stunning glacial landscapes and diverse wildlife.
• Release of Captains Courageous The adventure film *Captains Courageous* was released, featuring stellar performances by young actor Freddie Bartholomew and the acclaimed Spencer Tracy, marking a notable moment in 1930s cinema.
• David Allan: West Indian Cricket Player David Allan was a notable West Indian cricket player who served as a wicketkeeper from 1962 to 1966, contributing to the development of cricket in the Caribbean region.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from May. 11, 1937

Newspapers from May. 11, 1937

May 11, 1937 was a Tuesday and it was the 131st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 11, 1937 can also be written as 5/11/1937 in the US and as 11/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

May 11, 1937 in May 1937 calendar

Famous people born on May 11, 1937:

• Cheng Yen

  Influential Taiwanese Buddhist nun who founded the Tzu Chi Foundation, a major international humanitarian organization dedicated to charity...

• Ildikó Újlaky-Rejtő

  Accomplished Hungarian fencer who won Olympic and world championship titles in foil fencing, representing Hungary in international...

• Jocelyne Jany

  French actress known for her work in theater and cinema during the mid-20th century.

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on May 11th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 11th is Taurus.

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

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 11, 1937 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 06:22 am and setting at 10:47 pm.

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

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Your place in the Universe on May 11, 1937

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Someone born on May 11, 1937 is:

88 years and 2 days old,

or 1056 months and 2 days old,

or 4592 weeks

or 32144 days old,

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 11th 2026.

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

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

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