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see horoscope and birth chart for August 20, 1937What happened on Friday, August 20, 1937?
About August 20th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 20, 1937, while moored in the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the USS Augusta was struck by a Chinese anti-aircraft shell intended for a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, resulting in one American sailor killed and 18 others wounded.
- Day of the week: August 20th, 1937 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- Popular movie: Lost Horizon directed by Frank Capra
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August 20, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 20, 1937:
- USS Augusta attacked in Shanghai incident On August 20, 1937, while moored in the Huangpu River in Shanghai, the USS Augusta was struck by a Chinese anti-aircraft shell intended for a Japanese reconnaissance aircraft, resulting in one American sailor killed and 18 others wounded. source: history.state.gov
August 20, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from August 1937
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What day of the week was August 20, 1937?
August 20, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 232nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 20, 1937 can also be written as 8/20/1937 in the US and as 20/8/1937 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 20, 1937?
Famous people born on August 20, 1937:
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Andrei KonchalovskyAndrei Konchalovsky is a renowned Russian film director, screenwriter, and producer, internationally acclaimed for his contributions to both Soviet and Western cinema. With a career spanning several decades, he is known for his versatile directing style and influential works in drama, historical epics, and literary adaptations. [bio]
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Jim BowenPopular English comedian and television presenter best known for hosting the darts-themed game show 'Bullseye'.
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August 20, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 20th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 20, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 20, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 20, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 20, 1937 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 20, 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 August 20, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:45 pm and setting at 05:46 am.
The previous full moon was on Jul 23, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Aug 22, 1937.
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Your place in the Universe on August 20, 1937
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Someone born on August 20, 1937 is:
88 years 11 months old,
or 1067 months and 23 days old,
or 4642 weeks and 5 days old,
or 32499 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 20, 1937?
There are 8 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 20th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 20, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 20, 1937.
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The history attached to August 20, 1937 includes USS Augusta attacked in Shanghai incident, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of August 20, 1937 included Lost Horizon, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
August 20, 1937 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Andrei Konchalovsky, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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