What happened on Saturday October 16, 1937?

About October 16th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: While no specific significant historical events were recorded for October 16, 1937, this date falls during a tumultuous period leading up to World War II. The global political landscape was marked by rising tensions, with Imperial Japan's ongoing invasion of China and increasing aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. The world was experiencing significant geopolitical shifts during this time.
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 1937 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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October 16, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1937:

  • Uneventful Day in Global History While no specific significant historical events were recorded for October 16, 1937, this date falls during a tumultuous period leading up to World War II. The global political landscape was marked by rising tensions, with Imperial Japan's ongoing invasion of China and increasing aggression in the Asia-Pacific region. The world was experiencing significant geopolitical shifts during this time.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1937?


October 16, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 289th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1937 can also be written as 10/16/1937 in the US and as 16/10/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 16, 1937?


Famous people born on October 16, 1937:

  • Linda Lavin

    Acclaimed American actress known for her starring role in the TV series 'Alice' and numerous Broadway performances, with a career spanning...

  • Charles Kleinberg

    Belgian actor, director, and academic specializing in French-language poetry interpretation.

  • Barry McGuire

    American folk rock singer-songwriter best known for his 1965 hit 'Eve of Destruction', a powerful anti-war protest song during the Vietnam...

  • Emile Ford

    British singer and musician famous for his 1960s hit single 'What Do You Want to Make Those Eyes at Me For?', which topped the UK charts.

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Famous people born on October 16th

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


Famous people died on October 16, 1937:

  • Jean de Brunhoff

    French illustrator and author (d. 1937).

  • William Sealy Gosset

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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October 16, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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The moon phase on October 16, 1937 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 91% full, rising at 03:11 pm and setting at 03:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1937.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 1937?


Someone born on October 16, 1937 is:

87 years 6 months old,

or 1050 months and 28 days old,

or 4569 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31987 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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