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see horoscope and birth chart for August 14, 1937What happened on Saturday August 14, 1937?
About August 14th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: The Republic of China officially declared war on Imperial Japan, marking a critical escalation in the Second Sino-Japanese War. This declaration signaled the beginning of a brutal conflict that would become part of the larger World War II theater in the Pacific.
- Day of the week: August 14th, 1937 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
More about August 14th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on August 14th, 1937.
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August 14, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 14, 1937:
- China Declares War on Japan The Republic of China officially declared war on Imperial Japan, marking a critical escalation in the Second Sino-Japanese War. This declaration signaled the beginning of a brutal conflict that would become part of the larger World War II theater in the Pacific.
- First Air Combat in Second Sino-Japanese War On Chinese Air Force Day, a significant aerial engagement occurred when the Nationalist Chinese Air Force shot down 6 Imperial Japanese Mitsubishi G3M bombers during a raid on Chinese air bases. This event marked the beginning of air-to-air combat in the Second Sino-Japanese War and a broader global conflict.
- Marihuana Tax Act of 1937 The United States Congress passed the Marihuana Tax Act, effectively criminalizing cannabis and marking a significant turning point in drug policy. This legislation imposed heavy taxes and strict regulations on cannabis, essentially prohibiting its use, sale, and cultivation.
- Completion of the Appalachian Trail The Appalachian Trail was formally completed, creating a continuous hiking path spanning 2,000 miles across 14 US states, stretching from Georgia to Maine. This monumental achievement represented a significant milestone in American outdoor recreation and conservation efforts.
- Detroit Tigers Historic Baseball Performance The Detroit Tigers set a Major League Baseball record by scoring an extraordinary 36 runs in a double header against the Saint Louis Browns, demonstrating an exceptional offensive performance in baseball history.
August 14, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 14, 1937?
August 14, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 226th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 14, 1937 can also be written as 8/14/1937 in the US and as 14/8/1937 in UK and Europe.
August 14, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 14, 1937:
- Gaetano Manzoni
- Antonio Nuzzo
- Karl Viktorovič Pauker
August 14, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 14th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 14, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 14, 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.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 14, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 14, 1937 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 14, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 02:27 pm and setting at 12:08 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1937.
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Your place in the Universe on August 14, 1937
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How old is someone born on August 14, 1937?
Someone born on August 14, 1937 is:
87 years 9 months old,
or 1053 months
or 4578 weeks and 4 days old,
or 32050 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 14, 1937?
There are 92 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 14th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 14, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 14, 1937.
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