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see horoscope and birth chart for January 12, 1937What happened on Tuesday January 12, 1937?
About January 12th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas made history by becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy left by her late husband's death and breaking significant gender barriers in American political representation.
- Day of the week: January 12th, 1937 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: New Moon
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
More about January 12th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on January 12th, 1937.
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January 12, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 12, 1937:
- First Woman Elected to U.S. Senate Hattie Wyatt Caraway of Arkansas made history by becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate, filling the vacancy left by her late husband's death and breaking significant gender barriers in American political representation.
- Roosevelt's Executive Branch Reorganization Plan President Franklin D. Roosevelt proposed the most comprehensive executive branch reorganization plan in U.S. history to Congress, signaling a major administrative reform during the New Deal era.
- Martin Johnson Fatal Plane Crash Renowned adventurer and filmmaker Martin Johnson, famous for his documentary work with his wife Osa, tragically died in a Western Air Express Flight 7 crash near Saugus, California, along with four other passengers.
- Submarine Cable Laying Plow Patent A specialized plow designed for laying submarine communication cables was patented, representing a significant technological advancement in underwater communication infrastructure.
January 12, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 12, 1937?
January 12, 1937 was a Tuesday and it was the 12th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 12, 1937 can also be written as 1/12/1937 in the US and as 12/1/1937 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 12, 1937?
Famous people born on January 12, 1937:
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Shirley EatonFamous English actress best known for her iconic golden-painted body scene in the James Bond film 'Goldfinger'.
- Marie Dubois
Prominent French New Wave actress launched by Eric Rohmer and François Truffaut, who battled multiple sclerosis since her youth.
- Liliana Cavani
Renowned Italian film director known for her provocative and historically complex films like 'The Night Porter'.
- Alain Lancelot
Prominent French academic and government official who held significant leadership roles in political science institutions.
January 12, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 12th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 12, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 12, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 12, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 12, 1937 was New Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 12, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:05 am and setting at 06:11 pm.
The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1937.
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Your place in the Universe on January 12, 1937
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Get your Star Map Now!How old is someone born on January 12, 1937?
Someone born on January 12, 1937 is:
88 years 3 months old,
or 1059 months and 11 days old,
or 4606 weeks and 1 day old,
or 32243 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 12, 1937?
There are 264 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday January 12th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 12, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 12, 1937.
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