What happened on Saturday February 13, 1937?

About February 13th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: A catastrophic theater fire at the Manchu Wutai Playhouse in Andong, China, during Lunar New Year celebrations resulted in at least 658 fatalities among 7,500 attendees, representing one of the deadliest theater fires in history
  • Day of the week: February 13th, 1937 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about February 13th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on February 13th, 1937.

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February 13, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 13, 1937:

  • Devastating Theater Fire in Andong, China A catastrophic theater fire at the Manchu Wutai Playhouse in Andong, China, during Lunar New Year celebrations resulted in at least 658 fatalities among 7,500 attendees, representing one of the deadliest theater fires in history
  • Prince Valiant Comic Strip Debut The first installment of the iconic newspaper comic strip 'Prince Valiant' was published in Hearst newspapers, marking the beginning of a legendary comic series that would become a significant part of American popular culture
  • Donald Bradman Cricket Performance in South Africa Legendary Australian cricketer Donald Bradman scores an impressive 123 runs against Queensland in a match lasting 165 minutes, demonstrating his exceptional batting skills with a complex scoring pattern of 10-4 1-6
  • NFL Boston Redskins Relocate to Washington DC The Boston Redskins professional football team relocates to Washington DC, a significant moment in the franchise's history that would eventually lead to their becoming the Washington Redskins
  • Maribel Vinson Wins US Figure Skating Championship Maribel Vinson wins the US female Figure Skating championship, showcasing her exceptional athletic prowess in the competitive winter sport

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February 13, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 13, 1937?


February 13, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 44th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 13, 1937 can also be written as 2/13/1937 in the US and as 13/2/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 13, 1937?


Famous people born on February 13, 1937:

  • Sigmund Jähn

    First German cosmonaut who flew to space as part of the Interkosmos program, representing East Germany during the Cold War era.

  • Angelo Mosca

    Canadian football player and professional wrestler known for his successful career in the Canadian Football League and wrestling circuits.

  • Susan Oliver in New York City

    American actress known for her roles in television series like Peyton Place and Star Trek.

  • Julian Barbour

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February 13, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 13, 1937:

  • Giuseppe Sorge

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February 13, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 13th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 13, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 13, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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February 13, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 13, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 13, 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 February 13, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 17% full, rising at 07:44 am and setting at 09:44 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 1937.

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How old is someone born on February 13, 1937?


Someone born on February 13, 1937 is:

88 years 3 months old,

or 1059 months and 1 day old,

or 4604 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32232 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 13, 1937?

There are 275 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday February 13th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 13, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 13, 1937.

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