What happened on Monday May 17, 1937?

Here's what happened on May 17, 1937:

• Hindenburg Disaster The German airship Hindenburg catastrophically exploded in flames at Lakehurst, New Jersey, resulting in a tragic loss of 35 passengers and crew members, plus one ground fatality. This event marked a dramatic end to the era of passenger airship travel and became an iconic moment in transportation history.
• Spanish Civil War Government Transition During the Spanish Civil War, the Largo Caballero government resigned following the tumultuous Barcelona May Days. Juan Negrín formed a new government, notably excluding the anarcho-syndicalist CNT (Confederación Nacional del Trabajo), marking a significant political shift in Republican Spain.
• Midwestern United States Severe Weather Event A complex weather system producing tornadoes and downbursts caused significant damage in southeastern areas near Roslyn and Greenville, Minnesota. The event resulted in approximately $50,000 in damage to downtown Waubay and affected farm properties extending about 4 miles west of Gray.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from May. 17, 1937

Newspapers from May. 17, 1937

May 17, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 137th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 17, 1937 can also be written as 5/17/1937 in the US and as 17/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

May 17, 1937 in May 1937 calendar

Famous people born on May 17, 1937:

• Hazel O'Leary

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on May 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 17th is Taurus.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 17, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 17, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 60% full, rising at 01:01 pm and setting at 01:57 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 17, 1937

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Someone born on May 17, 1937 is:

87 years 11 months old,

or 1055 months and 18 days old,

or 4590 weeks

or 32130 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 17th 2025.

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

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

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