What happened on Saturday June 12, 1937?

Here's what happened on June 12, 1937:

• Stalin's Great Purge of Military Leadership As part of Josef Stalin's systematic elimination of potential political rivals, eight high-ranking Soviet army leaders were executed following accusations of treason and conspiracy against the Soviet state. This event was a critical moment in Stalin's broader military purge that significantly weakened the Red Army's leadership before World War II.
• Battle of Bilbao Begins in Spanish Civil War Nationalist forces launched a significant military assault on the city of Bilbao, marking an important phase in the Spanish Civil War. This battle represented a critical moment in the conflict between Republican and Nationalist forces.
• Ralph Guldahl Wins US Golf Open Ralph Guldahl secured victory at the 41st US Golf Open, shooting an impressive 281 at Oakland Hills in Michigan, demonstrating exceptional skill in professional golf.
• Greater Texas & Pan-American Exposition Opens The exposition commenced in Dallas, Texas, likely showcasing regional culture, industry, and international connections during the late 1930s.
• Body of Henry Clay Torrence Recovered The body of Henry Clay Torrence was discovered on Angel Island in San Francisco Bay, suggesting a potential mystery or tragic incident surrounding his death.

Events in 1937

June 12, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jun. 12, 1937

Newspapers from Jun. 12, 1937

June 12, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 163rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 12, 1937 can also be written as 6/12/1937 in the US and as 12/6/1937 in UK and Europe.

June 12, 1937 in June 1937 calendar

Famous people born on June 12, 1937:

• Vladimir Arnold

  Prominent mathematician who made significant contributions to dynamical systems theory and mathematical physics, recognized globally for his...

• Joël de Rosnay

  French scientist, futurist, and author renowned for popularizing science and technology through his innovative writings and research.

• Gloria Cross

  American criminologist with expertise in criminal justice, working as an adult probation field officer in Dallas and a forensic psychology...

• Vladimir Igorevič Arnol'd

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on June 12th

Famous people died on June 12, 1937:

• Mikhail Tukhachevsky

  Marshal of soviet union (born in 1893).

• Iona Jakir
• Bruno Banchini
• Marija Il'inična Ul'janova
• Michail Nikolaevič Tuchačevskij

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on June 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 12th is Gemini.

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

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June 12, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 12, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on June 12, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 12, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 23% full, rising at 09:39 am and setting at 11:29 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jun 23, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on June 12, 1937

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Someone born on June 12, 1937 is:

87 years 11 months old,

or 1055 months and 2 days old,

or 4587 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32113 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 12, 1937?

There are 29 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday June 12th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 12, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 12, 1937.

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