What happened on Saturday August 21, 1937?

About August 21st, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 21, 1937, the Soviet Union and China signed a crucial non-aggression pact during a period of increasing international tensions. This diplomatic agreement aimed to prevent potential military conflicts between the two nations and provide mutual strategic support in the context of rising Japanese imperial aggression in Asia.
  • Day of the week: August 21st, 1937 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 21, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 21, 1937:

  • Sino-Soviet Non-Aggression Pact Signed On August 21, 1937, the Soviet Union and China signed a crucial non-aggression pact during a period of increasing international tensions. This diplomatic agreement aimed to prevent potential military conflicts between the two nations and provide mutual strategic support in the context of rising Japanese imperial aggression in Asia.
  • Villacarriedo Falls to Nationalists during Spanish Civil War On August 21, 1937, the town of Villacarriedo was captured by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. This event represented another strategic territorial gain for General Franco's Nationalist troops in their campaign against the Republican government.
  • Blackwater Fire Casualties Reported By 6 pm on August 21, 1937, news of deaths and injuries from the Blackwater Fire began circulating in fire camps. This tragic wildfire incident highlighted the dangerous conditions faced by firefighters and the significant human cost of battling large-scale forest fires.

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August 21, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 21, 1937?


August 21, 1937 was a Saturday and it was the 233rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 21, 1937 can also be written as 8/21/1937 in the US and as 21/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 21, 1937?


Famous people born on August 21, 1937:

  • Donald Dewar

    Scottish politician who played a pivotal role in establishing the Scottish Parliament and served as its first First Minister.

  • Robert Stone

    Acclaimed American novelist and literary figure known for his gritty, realistic fiction exploring themes of social and moral complexity.

  • James Denboer
  • Gustavo Noboa

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August 21, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 21, 1937:

  • Artur Artuzov
  • Raffaele Cotugno
  • Gaetano Giovannetti
  • Élie Halévy

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August 21, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 21st is Leo.

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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 21, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 21, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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August 21, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 21, 1937 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 21, 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 21, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 07:16 pm and setting at 06:52 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1937.

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How old is someone born on August 21, 1937?


Someone born on August 21, 1937 is:

87 years 8 months old,

or 1052 months and 23 days old,

or 4577 weeks and 4 days old,

or 32043 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 21, 1937?

There are 99 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 21, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 21, 1937.

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