What happened on Sunday January 17, 1937?

Here's what happened on January 17, 1937:

• Guelph Prison Riot of 1937 A significant prison disturbance occurred near Guelph, Ontario, Canada, where inmates initiated a violent uprising. The riot lasted approximately ten hours, during which prisoners set fires and engaged in confrontations with law enforcement. Authorities eventually restored order, highlighting the volatile conditions in correctional facilities during this period.
• Troy Donahue Birth Troy Donahue, born Merle Johnson Jr., was an American actor who became a prominent Hollywood heartthrob during the late 1950s and early 1960s. Known for his striking good looks and roles in teen-oriented films, he was a significant pop culture figure of his era.

Events in 1937

January 17, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 17, 1937

Newspapers from Jan. 17, 1937

January 17, 1937 was a Sunday and it was the 17th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 17, 1937 can also be written as 1/17/1937 in the US and as 17/1/1937 in UK and Europe.

January 17, 1937 in January 1937 calendar

Famous people born on January 17, 1937:

• Alain Badiou

  Prominent French philosopher known for his complex theoretical work on ontology, politics, and radical philosophy.

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on January 17th

Famous people died on January 17, 1937:

• Richard Boleslawski

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on January 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 17, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 17, 1937 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 17, 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 January 17, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 31% full, rising at 09:40 am and setting at 10:43 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 28, 1936 while the next full moon would come on Jan 26, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1937

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Someone born on January 17, 1937 is:

88 years 3 months old,

or 1059 months and 6 days old,

or 4605 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32238 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1937?

There are 269 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1937.

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