What happened on Wednesday November 17, 1937?

Here's what happened on November 17, 1937:

• Lord Halifax Visits Germany British politician Lord Halifax travels to Nazi Germany, marking a significant moment in the policy of appeasement towards Adolf Hitler's regime. This diplomatic visit represents Britain's attempt to avoid conflict through negotiation and compromise.
• Jane Fonda's University Speech Actress and activist Jane Fonda delivers a passionate speech at the University of Miami, challenging students to find new methods of expressing dissent against war and racism, reflecting the social activism of the early 1970s.
• Anti-Nazi Protest in New York Protesters demonstrate outside Mike Jacobs' office in New York, opposing Nazi representation through boxer Max Schmeling, reflecting growing anti-Nazi sentiment in the United States during the late 1930s.
• Birth of Peter Cook Peter Cook, a pioneering British comedian, satirist, and writer, is born. He would later become a seminal figure in British comedy, known for his groundbreaking work in satire and influential comedy performances.
• Great American Smokeout Launch Surgeon General C. Everett Koop participates in a symbolic ceremony to launch the American Cancer Society's Great American Smokeout, highlighting public health efforts to reduce smoking.
• Jack Worrall, Multisport Athlete Jack Worrall, an Australian sportsman who excelled in both cricket and football, is noted. He was also a respected coach who contributed significantly to Australian sports in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from Nov. 17, 1937

Newspapers from Nov. 17, 1937

November 17, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 321st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1937 can also be written as 11/17/1937 in the US and as 17/11/1937 in UK and Europe.

November 17, 1937 in November 1937 calendar

Famous people born on November 17, 1937:

• Peter Cook

  Legendary British comedian and satirist who revolutionized comedy in the 1960s.

• Helga Schneider

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on November 17th

Famous people died on November 17, 1937:

• Jack Worrall

  Australian footballer, cricketer, and coach (b. 1860).

• Luigi Agretti
• Giovanni Grande

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on November 17th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in November are either Scorpio or Sagittarius. People born before November 21st are Scorpio, while people born from November 22nd have the sign of Sagittarius.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on November 17, 1937 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 04:04 pm and setting at 07:03 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on November 17, 1937

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Someone born on November 17, 1937 is:

87 years 5 months old,

or 1049 months and 27 days old,

or 4565 weeks

or 31955 days old,

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

There are 187 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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