What happened on Thursday February 18, 1937?

About February 18th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: During Senate hearings, Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, expressed significant concerns about the prevailing monetary policy. He specifically highlighted that short-term interest rates were potentially set too low, suggesting a potential strategic misjudgment in economic management. Eccles, a key economic policymaker during the Great Depression era, was known for his progressive economic views and critical approach to monetary policy.
  • Day of the week: February 18th, 1937 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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February 18, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 18, 1937:

  • Marriner Eccles Senate Testimony on Monetary Policy During Senate hearings, Marriner Eccles, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, expressed significant concerns about the prevailing monetary policy. He specifically highlighted that short-term interest rates were potentially set too low, suggesting a potential strategic misjudgment in economic management. Eccles, a key economic policymaker during the Great Depression era, was known for his progressive economic views and critical approach to monetary policy.

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February 18, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was February 18, 1937?


February 18, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 49th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1937 can also be written as 2/18/1937 in the US and as 18/2/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 18, 1937?


Famous people born on February 18, 1937:

  • Graziano Mancinelli

    Renowned Italian Olympic showjumper who won gold medals in Munich 1972 and Los Angeles 1984.

  • Roberto Ruffilli

    Italian political scholar and senator who was tragically assassinated by the Red Brigades on April 16, 1988.

  • Vittorio Salerno
  • Marc Danval

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February 18, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 18, 1937:

  • Lamartine G. Hardman
  • Enrique Olaya Herrera
  • Grigorij Konstantinovič Ordžonikidze

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February 18, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 18, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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February 18, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 18, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 February 18, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 10:55 am and setting at 02:21 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 1937.

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How old is someone born on February 18, 1937?


Someone born on February 18, 1937 is:

88 years 2 months old,

or 1058 months and 5 days old,

or 4600 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32206 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1937?

There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 18, 1937.

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