What happened on Thursday November 11, 1937?

Here's what happened on November 11, 1937:

• Nobel Prize in Physics Awarded to Davisson and Thomson Clinton J. Davisson and George Paget Thomson were jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for their groundbreaking work in electron diffraction, which significantly advanced understanding of quantum mechanics and wave-particle duality.
• Messerschmidt ME-109V13 Sets World Speed Record The Messerschmitt ME-109V13, a cutting-edge German fighter aircraft, achieved a remarkable world speed record of 610.4 kilometers per hour, demonstrating the rapid technological advancements in aviation during the late 1930s.
• Kogushi Sulfur Mine Disaster in Japan A catastrophic mine collapse occurred in the Kogushi sulfur mine located in western Gunma, Japan, resulting in the tragic loss of at least 245 lives. This devastating incident highlighted the dangerous working conditions in mining operations during the 1930s.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from Nov. 11, 1937

Newspapers from Nov. 11, 1937

November 11, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 315th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

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

November 11, 1937 in November 1937 calendar

Famous people born on November 11, 1937:

• Stephen Lewis

  Prominent Canadian diplomat and politician who served as the 14th Canadian Ambassador to the United Nations, known for his significant...

• Alicia Ostriker

  Renowned American scholar and poet, known for her significant contributions to contemporary poetry and feminist literary criticism.

• Rudy Larusso

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on November 11th

November 11, 1937: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on November 11, 1937 was Nice Work if You Can Get It by Fred Astaire, according to the music chart for the week November 8th and November 14th.

1. Fred Astaire - Nice Work if You Can Get It

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 11th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:39 pm and setting at 12:04 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on November 11, 1937

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Someone born on November 11, 1937 is:

87 years 6 months old,

or 1050 months and 3 days old,

or 4565 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31961 days old,

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

There are 181 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday November 11th 2025.

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

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

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