What happened on Thursday May 13, 1937?

About May 13th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Madeleine Albright made history as the first female United States Secretary of State, serving from 1997 to 2001 during President Bill Clinton's administration. A Czech-born immigrant, she was a prominent diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the post-Cold War era.
  • Day of the week: May 13th, 1937 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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May 13, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 13, 1937:

  • Madeleine Albright: Pioneering Diplomat Madeleine Albright made history as the first female United States Secretary of State, serving from 1997 to 2001 during President Bill Clinton's administration. A Czech-born immigrant, she was a prominent diplomat who played a crucial role in shaping U.S. foreign policy during the post-Cold War era.
  • Trevor Baylis: Wind-Up Radio Inventor Trevor Baylis was an innovative English inventor who revolutionized communication technology by developing the wind-up radio. His design enabled people in remote or resource-limited areas to access information and news without relying on electrical power sources, particularly benefiting regions in Africa with limited infrastructure.
  • John Cope: British Political Figure John Cope served as a Member of Parliament and held the position of Paymaster General in the British government, contributing to the administrative and financial governance of the United Kingdom during his political career.

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

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was May 13, 1937?


May 13, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 133rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 13, 1937 can also be written as 5/13/1937 in the US and as 13/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 13, 1937?


Famous people born on May 13, 1937:

  • George Carlin

    Legendary stand-up comedian known for groundbreaking social commentary, dark humor, and challenging societal norms.

  • Roger Zelazny

    Acclaimed science fiction and fantasy writer who won multiple Hugo Awards, known for innovative works like 'Lord of Light' and the Amber...

  • Trevor Baylis

    Innovative English inventor who created the wind-up radio, revolutionizing communication in areas without electricity.

  • Roch Carrier

    Prominent Canadian author whose short story 'The Hockey Sweater' is considered a quintessential piece of Canadian literature.

  • Trini Lopez

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


Famous people died on May 13, 1937:

  • John Clem
  • Edward Gould
  • Cecil Meares
  • Ferdinando Micheli

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 13th is Taurus.

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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.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 13, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 08:29 am and setting at 11:39 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 13, 1937?


Someone born on May 13, 1937 is:

88 years and 1 day old,

or 1056 months and 1 day old,

or 4591 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32143 days old,

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

There are 364 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 13th 2026.

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

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

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