What happened on Wednesday April 14, 1937?

About April 14th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: The catastrophic Black Sunday Dust Storm devastated Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era, a severe environmental and agricultural crisis that dramatically impacted the American Great Plains. This massive dust storm symbolized the ecological and economic challenges faced by farmers during the 1930s.
  • Day of the week: April 14th, 1937 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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April 14, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 14, 1937:

  • Black Sunday Dust Storm The catastrophic Black Sunday Dust Storm devastated Oklahoma during the Dust Bowl era, a severe environmental and agricultural crisis that dramatically impacted the American Great Plains. This massive dust storm symbolized the ecological and economic challenges faced by farmers during the 1930s.
  • London Train Collision Tragedy A devastating train collision on Britain's Southern Railway resulted in 10 fatalities and 80 injuries due to a critical signalman error. This tragic incident highlighted the importance of railway safety protocols and signaling systems in the early 20th century.
  • Babes in Arms Musical Premieres The iconic musical stage comedy 'Babes in Arms', composed by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart, premiered on Broadway. This groundbreaking musical would later inspire a famous film adaptation and become a significant work in American musical theater history.

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April 14, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 14, 1937?


April 14, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 104th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 14, 1937 can also be written as 4/14/1937 in the US and as 14/4/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 14, 1937?


Famous people born on April 14, 1937:

  • Lanford Wilson

    Pulitzer Prize-winning American playwright, a key figure in the Off-Off-Broadway movement and contemporary American theater.

  • Guy Bagnard

    French Roman Catholic priest who served as Bishop of Belley-Ars from 1987 to 2012, leading the diocese for 25 years.

  • Jeremiah P. Ostriker

    Prominent astrophysicist and cosmologist known for significant contributions to our understanding of galaxy formation and cosmic structure.

  • Juan Orozco
  • Lucy Lippard

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April 14, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 14, 1937:

  • Emilio Danieli
  • Ned Hanlon
  • Giambattista Miliani

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April 14, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 14th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 14, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 14, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 14, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 14, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 14, 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 April 14, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 21% full, rising at 07:38 am and setting at 11:04 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on April 14, 1937?


Someone born on April 14, 1937 is:

88 years 1 month old,

or 1057 months

or 4596 weeks

or 32172 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 14, 1937?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday April 14th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 14, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 14, 1937.

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