What happened on Wednesday May 12, 1937?

Here's what happened on May 12, 1937:

• Coronation of King George VI King George VI was officially crowned at Westminster Abbey in London, marking a significant moment in British royal history. The coronation ceremony symbolized the transition of power and the beginning of a new royal era, following the abdication of his brother Edward VIII.
• Soviet Arctic Research Station A groundbreaking Soviet scientific research station became the first to establish operations on the drift ice of the Arctic Ocean, marking a significant milestone in polar exploration and scientific research.
• Debre Libanos Massacre In a tragic reprisal for an attempted assassination, Italian troops conducted a brutal massacre at the Debre Libanos monastery in Ethiopia, killing 297 monks and 23 laymen, highlighting the brutal nature of colonial conflicts.
• Beryl Burton Cycling Achievement Beryl Burton, a prominent British cyclist, won her seventh women's cycling title, demonstrating exceptional athletic prowess and establishing herself as a dominant figure in women's cycling during the 1930s.
• Baseball Game: Cardinals vs Phillies The Saint Louis Cardinals defeated the Philadelphia Phillies with a decisive 15-3 victory, showcasing the team's offensive capabilities during the 1937 baseball season.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from May. 12, 1937

Newspapers from May. 12, 1937

May 12, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1937 can also be written as 5/12/1937 in the US and as 12/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

May 12, 1937 in May 1937 calendar

Famous people born on May 12, 1937:

• George Carlin

  Legendary American stand-up comedian known for his groundbreaking social commentary and controversial comedy routines.

• Susan Hampshire

  English actress known for her work in television and theater, with a career spanning several decades.

• Miriam Stoppard

  Renowned British physician, author, and television personality specializing in health and medical communication.

• Beryl Burton

  Legendary British cyclist who dominated women's cycling in the UK, setting numerous world records and national titles during her remarkable...

• Pierre Fournier (journalist)
• Dominique Chaboche

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on May 12th

Famous people died on May 12, 1937:

• Samuel Alexander Kinnier Wilson
• Jorge de Paiva

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on May 12th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

Discover the zodiac sign and horoscope for any day in the past.

Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

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

Discover the personality of May born.

Unlock the Mysteries of May 12, 1937! Claim Your Free Numerology Report!

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

The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 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.

Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 12, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 07:23 am and setting at 10:47 pm.

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

Unveil Your Inner Self: Discover Your Moon Sign Now!

Explore Moon Phases in May 1937

Your place in the Universe on May 12, 1937

We are proud to bring you the most beautiful and accurate map of the stars on your day

Someone born on May 12, 1937 is:

88 years and 2 days old,

or 1056 months and 2 days old,

or 4592 weeks

or 32144 days old,

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

Use our How old am I? Calculator to know the age of a person today or use the Age Calculator to determine the interval between two dates.

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

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.

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

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

Discover what generation people belong to with our generation calculator.