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see horoscope and birth chart for May 16, 1937What happened on Sunday May 16, 1937?
About May 16th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Spanish Civil War, on May 16, 1937, Nationalist forces made significant strategic progress by pushing Republican troops out of the village of Gorocica. This military maneuver brought the Nationalist forces within 7 miles of Bilbao, the capital of the Basque Country, signaling a critical moment in the conflict's progression.
- Day of the week: May 16th, 1937 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
More about May 16th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on May 16th, 1937.
May 16, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on May 16, 1937:
- Nationalist Advance Near Bilbao During Spanish Civil War During the Spanish Civil War, on May 16, 1937, Nationalist forces made significant strategic progress by pushing Republican troops out of the village of Gorocica. This military maneuver brought the Nationalist forces within 7 miles of Bilbao, the capital of the Basque Country, signaling a critical moment in the conflict's progression.
- Murder of Laetitia Toureaux in Paris Métro On May 16, 1937, Laetitia Toureaux, a 29-year-old factory worker, was mysteriously stabbed in the neck while riding a Paris Métro train. The brutal and unsolved murder shocked Parisian society, becoming one of the most intriguing criminal mysteries of the pre-World War II era. Despite extensive investigations, the perpetrator was never identified, leaving the case an enduring historical enigma.
- Notable Births on May 16, 1937 On May 16, 1937, two significant individuals were born: Robert B. Wilson, an American economist who would later win the Nobel Prize, and Yvonne Craig, an American actress known for her roles in television and film. Their births represent the diverse talent emerging in mid-20th century America.
May 16, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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Who was born on May 16, 1937?
Famous people born on May 16, 1937:
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Yvonne CraigYvonne Craig was an American actress and dancer best known for her iconic role as Batgirl in the 1960s Batman television series, which made...
- Robert B. Wilson
Prize laureate for improvements to auction theory and inventions of new auction formats.
- Trini Lopez
Trini Lopez was a famous Mexican-American singer, guitarist, and actor known for his folk and pop music during the 1960s, with international...
- James Hunt
James Hunt was the longest-serving governor in North Carolina's history, serving multiple terms from 1977 to 2001 and significantly...
- Joe Sorrentino
Joe Sorrentino transformed from a troubled youth to a respected jurist, becoming an advocate for juvenile justice after studying law at...
- Anthony Saidy
Anthony Saidy is a multifaceted professional combining medicine and chess, working in public health and distinguished as a chess champion...
- Jim Hunt (politician)
- Jocelyn Lane
- Ennio Caretto
- Antonio Rattín
May 16, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 16th is Taurus.
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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.
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 16, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 16, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthMay 16, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on May 16, 1937 was Waxing crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 16, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 49% full, rising at 11:56 am and setting at 01:30 am.
The previous full moon was on Apr 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on May 25, 1937.
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Your place in the Universe on May 16, 1937
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Someone born on May 16, 1937 is:
87 years 11 months old,
or 1055 months and 28 days old,
or 4591 weeks and 3 days old,
or 32140 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 16, 1937?
There are 2 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday May 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 16, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 16, 1937.
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