What happened on Monday October 11, 1937?

About October 11th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved the retirement of General Douglas MacArthur, though MacArthur would be recalled to active military service in 1941, playing a crucial role in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
  • Day of the week: October 11th, 1937 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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October 11, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 11, 1937:

  • General Douglas MacArthur's Retirement Approved President Franklin D. Roosevelt approved the retirement of General Douglas MacArthur, though MacArthur would be recalled to active military service in 1941, playing a crucial role in the Pacific Theater during World War II.
  • Duke and Duchess of Windsor's Nazi Germany Tour The Duke and Duchess of Windsor (Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson) toured Nazi Germany for 12 days, meeting with Adolf Hitler on October 22, 1937. Their controversial visit raised significant diplomatic and political questions about their potential sympathies with the Nazi regime.
  • Charles Lindbergh's Inspection of Nazi Military Facilities Charles Lindbergh and his wife Anne began their second visit to Nazi Germany. During the two-week tour, Lindbergh was granted unprecedented access to German military industrial facilities, including Focke-Wulf, Henschel, and Daimler-Benz factories. He was permitted to closely examine advanced military aircraft such as the Dornier Do 17 bomber and Messerschmitt Bf 109 fighter, providing him with detailed insights into German military technological capabilities.

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

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What day of the week was October 11, 1937?


October 11, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 284th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 11, 1937 can also be written as 10/11/1937 in the US and as 11/10/1937 in UK and Europe.

October 11, 1937 in October 1937 calendar

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Who was born on October 11, 1937?


Famous people born on October 11, 1937:

  • Ron Leibman
    Ron Leibman

    Accomplished American actor known for roles in 'Norma Rae' and voice work in animated series, who passed away in 2019.

  • Bobby Charlton

    Legendary English footballer who was a key member of the 1966 World Cup-winning England national team and Manchester United icon.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 11th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 11, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 45% full, rising at 12:25 pm and setting at 10:15 pm.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1937.

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How old is someone born on October 11, 1937?


Someone born on October 11, 1937 is:

87 years 7 months old,

or 1051 months and 3 days old,

or 4570 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31992 days old,

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

There are 150 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 11th 2025.

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

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

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