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August 12, 1937 was the 224th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Thursday.
Is August 12, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 12, 1937, who was born and died on August 12, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 12, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Confession, directed by Joe May), TV series (e.g. The Mizzen Cross Trees) books and videogames back then.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 12th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What day of the week was August 12, 1937?
- August 12, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 12, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
- Who was born on August 12, 1937?
- August 12, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?
- August 12, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
- August 12, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
- August 12, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?
- August 12, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
- Who was the US President on August 12, 1937?
- Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1937?
- Who was the Pope on August 12, 1937?
What day of the week was August 12, 1937?
August 12, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 224th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 12, 1937 can also be written as 8/12/1937 in the US and as 12/8/1937 in UK and Europe.
August 12, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 12th is Leo.
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 12, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 12, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Birth chart on this day
Discover the planets positions on August 12th, 1937 as well as what the sky looked like at your place
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August 12, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 12, 1937 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 12, 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 12, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 40% full, rising at 12:32 pm and setting at 10:52 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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Who was born on August 12, 1937?
Famous people born on August 12, 1937:
- Dell Harris
Longtime NBA coach with successful stints in the league.
- Walter Dean Myers
American author and poet (b. 1937).
- Enzo Monteduro
- Thommy Berggren
- Herman De Croo
Whose famous birthday is on August 12th?
Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 12th:
![Casey Affleck]()
Casey AffleckAmerican actor with credits in hollywood feature movies.
![Cara Delevingne]()
Cara DelevingneCara delevingne is a british model and actress known for her work in the fashion industry and for her roles in movies such as 'paper towns'...
![George Hamilton]()
George HamiltonAmerican actor, beautiful sex symbol and tanned.
![Dominique Swain]()
Dominique SwainAmerican actress chosen from 2,500 girls to portray the lead role in a movie remake of vladimir nabokov’s "lolita" it was scandalous back...
![Luis Mariano]()
Luis MarianoHis family settled in bordeaux after he sang spanish basque.
![John Cazale]()
John CazaleActor (dog day afternoon, deer hunter), dies at 41.
![John Derek]()
John DerekAfter his 1944 debut film, "since you were away," he was drafted into the military.
![Iza Calzado]()
Iza CalzadoFilipino tv actress.
![Leah Pipes]()
Leah PipesAmerican actress.
![Jane Wyatt]()
Jane WyattAmerican singer and actress (d. 2006).
August 12, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?
You are 86 years 8 months old,
or 1040 months and 4 days old,
or 4522 weeks and 5 days old,
or 31659 days old,
if you were born on August 12, 1937.Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 12, 1937?
There are 118 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 12th 2024.
What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 12, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 12, 1937.
August 12, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 12, 1937:
- Pier Giulio Breschi
- Edgecomb Lee Jones
- Bakr Sidqi
What famous deaths happened on August 12th?
Famous deaths on August 12th:
![Lauren Bacall]()
Lauren BacallAmerican actress and star for more than a century.
![Henry Fonda]()
Henry FondaAmerican actor.
![Ian Fleming]()
Ian FlemingJames bond, the english novelist and creator (born in 1908).
![Merv Griffin]()
Merv GriffinAmerican entertainer and tv host.
![Loretta Young]()
Loretta YoungAmerican actress who had her own television show in the 1950s.
![Peter Woodthorpe]()
Peter WoodthorpeBritish actor (born 1931).
![Una Stubbs]()
Una StubbsUna Stubbs is a British actress best known for her role as Mrs.
![Arlene Martel]()
Arlene MartelArlene Martel was an actress best known for her role as T'Pring in the original Star Trek series.
![Stephen Lewis]()
Stephen LewisCanadian diplomat and politician 14th canadian ambassador at the united nations.
![Dorothy Mackaill]()
Dorothy MackaillActress in love affair, dies at 87 from kidney failure.
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August 12, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?
Observances on August 12, 1937:
- International Youth Day
August 12, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?
The most popular movies on August 12, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:
Confession
Release year: 1937
Directed by: Joe May
Starring: Kay Francis, Basil Rathbone, Ian Hunter, Jane Bryan
Command Performance
Release year: 1937
Directed by: Sinclair Hill
Starring: Arthur Tracy, Lilli Palmer, Mark Daly, Finlay Currie
Broadway Melody of 1938
Release year: 1937
Directed by: Roy Del Ruth
Starring: Robert Taylor, Eleanor Powell, George Murphy, Binnie Barnes
Vogues of 1938
Release year: 1937
Directed by: Irving Cummings
Starring: Warner Baxter, Joan Bennett, Helen Vinson, Mischa Auer
Stella Dallas
Release year: 1937
Directed by: King Vidor
Starring: Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil
Country: United States of America
August 12, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?
The most popular TV Series on August 12, 1937 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:
The Mizzen Cross Trees
Release year: 1937
Starring: Edward Crowther, John Goss, Taylor Harris, Roderick Jones
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wimbledon
Release year: 1937
Starring: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Andy Murray
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Wimbledon Championships
Release year: 1937
Who was the US President on August 12, 1937?
On August 12, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).
Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 12, 1937?
On August 12, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).
Who was the Pope on August 12, 1937?
On August 12, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.
What is special about August 12th?
August 12th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 12th day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.
Over the years several events happened on August 12th, such as:
- 2018 - August 2018 lombok earthquake: sutopo purwo nugroho, spokesperson for bnpb, confirmed that 436 people have died in the earthquake in lombok.
- 2017 - Syrian civil war: seven white helmets members are killed by unidentified gunmen storming their office in rebel-held sarmin in northwestern syria.
- 2016 - August 2016 thailand bombings the attacks were not claimed by any group.
What happened in 1937?
1937 was filled with very interesting events such as
- Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain
- Bradman scores 270 Aust vs. England at the MCG, incl 110 singles
- 1st broadcast of Guiding Light on NBC radio
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What was the calendar for August 1937?
August 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.
