What happened on Monday February 15, 1937?

About February 15th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On February 15, 1898, a catastrophic explosion sank the United States battleship USS Maine in Havana harbor, killing 260 American sailors. This tragic incident became a pivotal moment in American history, serving as the immediate catalyst for the Spanish-American War. The explosion, whose exact cause remains historically debated, was widely attributed to Spanish sabotage at the time, fueling American public sentiment for military intervention. The incident was a critical turning point in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule, ultimately leading to a conflict that would dramatically reshape geopolitical dynamics in the Caribbean and establish the United States as an emerging global power.
  • Day of the week: February 15th, 1937 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 15, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 15, 1937:

  • USS Maine Explosion in Havana Harbor On February 15, 1898, a catastrophic explosion sank the United States battleship USS Maine in Havana harbor, killing 260 American sailors. This tragic incident became a pivotal moment in American history, serving as the immediate catalyst for the Spanish-American War. The explosion, whose exact cause remains historically debated, was widely attributed to Spanish sabotage at the time, fueling American public sentiment for military intervention. The incident was a critical turning point in the Cuban struggle for independence from Spanish colonial rule, ultimately leading to a conflict that would dramatically reshape geopolitical dynamics in the Caribbean and establish the United States as an emerging global power.

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February 15, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 15, 1937?


February 15, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 46th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 15, 1937 can also be written as 2/15/1937 in the US and as 15/2/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 15, 1937?


Famous people born on February 15, 1937:

  • Gregory Mcdonald

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  • Coen Moulijn

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  • Robert Ressler
  • Fausto Cigliano
  • Zoltán Peskó
  • Fulvio Canciani
  • Luigi Settembrini
  • Kirk Lightsey

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February 15, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 15, 1937:

  • Vincenzo Lancia
  • Carl Gottfrid Fineman

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February 15, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 15th 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 15, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 15, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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February 15, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 15, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 15, 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 15, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 28% full, rising at 08:46 am and setting at 10:56 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 15, 1937?


Someone born on February 15, 1937 is:

88 years 2 months old,

or 1058 months and 20 days old,

or 4603 weeks

or 32221 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 15, 1937?

There are 286 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday February 15th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 15, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 15, 1937.

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Monday February 15, 1937