What happened on Friday April 16, 1937?

About April 16th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: A pivotal moment in the early civil rights movement, the Southern Negro Youth Congress was founded in Richmond, Virginia. This left-wing organization was dedicated to combating racial discrimination in the southern United States, representing an important grassroots effort to challenge systemic racism and advocate for African American rights during the pre-Civil Rights era.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1937 was a Friday
  • 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 16, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1937:

  • Southern Negro Youth Congress Established A pivotal moment in the early civil rights movement, the Southern Negro Youth Congress was founded in Richmond, Virginia. This left-wing organization was dedicated to combating racial discrimination in the southern United States, representing an important grassroots effort to challenge systemic racism and advocate for African American rights during the pre-Civil Rights era.
  • Battle of Pozoblanco: Republican Victory in Spanish Civil War During the Spanish Civil War, Republican forces successfully defended against a Nationalist siege in Pozoblanco, marking a significant strategic victory. This battle demonstrated the resilience of Republican troops in their resistance against Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces, highlighting the complex and brutal nature of the conflict.
  • Joseph Whipp Birth Joseph Whipp, an American actor, was born on this date. While specific details about his career are limited, his birth represents the ongoing development of American performing arts in the mid-20th century.

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April 16, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 1937?


April 16, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 106th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1937 can also be written as 4/16/1937 in the US and as 16/4/1937 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1937 in April 1937 calendar

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Who was born on April 16, 1937?


Famous people born on April 16, 1937:

  • George Steele

    Iconic professional wrestler known as 'The Animal', famous for his wild persona in WWE during the 1970s and 1980s.

  • Dave Gambee

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April 16, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1937:

  • Jay Johnson Morrow

    American military engineer and politician, third governor of the panama canal zone (b. 1870).

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April 16, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th 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 16, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 16, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 16, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 43% full, rising at 09:46 am and setting at 12:46 am.

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 16, 1937?


Someone born on April 16, 1937 is:

88 years and 28 days old,

or 1056 months and 28 days old,

or 4595 weeks and 5 days old,

or 32170 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1937?

There are 337 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 16, 1937.

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