Saturday August 21, 1937: on this day

August 21, 1937 was the 233rd day of the year 1937, under the sign of Leo and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is August 21, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on August 21, 1937, who was born and died on August 21, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on August 21, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. The Edge of the World, directed by Michael Powell), TV series (e.g. The Mizzen Cross Trees) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about August 21st, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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.

August 21, 1937 in August 1937 calendar

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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.

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 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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Discover the planets positions on August 21st, 1937 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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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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Who was born on August 21, 1937?


Famous people born on August 21, 1937:

  • Donald Dewar

    Scottish politician and labour member of parliament, he was elected to the scottish parliament at the general election on 6/11/1987.

  • Robert Stone

    American author, best known for his 1974 publication "dog soldiers".

  • Gustavo Noboa

    Ecuadorian academic and politician, 51st president of ecuador (d. 2021).

  • James Den

    Sheboygan writer.

  • Sergio Neri
  • Roberto Conforti
  • Giancarlo Guardabassi
  • Ramón Mestre

Whose famous birthday is on August 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on August 21st:

  • Kim Cattrall
    Kim Cattrall

    Kim cattrall is an english-born actress known for her role as samantha jones in the tv series sex and the city.

  • Usain Bolt
    Usain Bolt

    Jamaican sprinter and athlete.

  • Hayden Panettiere
    Hayden Panettiere

    American actress, model and singer.

  • RJ Mitte
    RJ Mitte

    Rj mitte is an american actor best known for his role as walter white jr.

  • Joe Strummer
    Joe Strummer

    British singer and musician (the clash), (d. 2002).

  • Carrie-Anne Moss
    Carrie-Anne Moss

    Carrie-anne moss is a canadian actress best known for her role as trinity in the matrix trilogy.

  • Alicia Witt
    Alicia Witt

    American actress who made her debut on prime-time tv as zoey, the role she played on "cybill", was the first to make it big on prime-time...

  • Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers

    American entertainer.

  • Peter Weir
    Peter Weir

    Sydney, nsw -- writer (witness, dead poets society).

  • Bo Burnham
    Bo Burnham

    American comedian, actor, musician, poet, and singer-songwriter.

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August 21, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 7 months old,

or 1039 months and 8 days old,

or 4518 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31632 days old,

if you were born on August 21, 1937.

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

There are 145 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 21st 2024.

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


Famous people died on August 21, 1937:

  • Amadea Ricketts

    British sculptor recognized for her innovative works.

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

What famous deaths happened on August 21st?

Famous deaths on August 21st:

  • Leon Trotsky
    Leon Trotsky

    Russian politician, leader of the bolshevik revolution.

  • Charles Eames

    Renowned American designer known for his contributions to architecture and furniture design.

  • Ray Eames

    Renowned designer and architect who, along with her husband Charles Eames, made significant contributions to modern architecture and...

  • Shivan Chandrasekhar

    Shivan Chandrasekhar was an Indian-American astrophysicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of stellar structure and...

  • Wahneta Twin

    Prolific writer known for her captivating novels.

  • Claude Navier

    French engineer and physicist who derived the Navier-Stokes equations, which are used to describe the motion of viscous fluid substances.

  • Durelle White

    Legendary Canadian boxer known for his powerful punches and exciting fights.

  • Raul Seixas

    Pablo coelho's partner and brazilian singer, new age composer.

  • Johnte Washington

    Johnte Washington was a prominent civil rights activist who fought for racial equality and social justice in the United States.

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August 21, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on August 21, 1937:

  • Ninoy Aquino Day - special holiday in the Philippines.
  • Orthodox - Thaddaeus
  • RC saints - Pope Pius X
  • Roman festivals - Consualia, in honor of Consus, is held

Observances on August 21, 1937:

  • International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism

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August 21, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on August 21, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Edge of the World

The Edge of the World

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Michael Powell

Starring: Niall MacGinnis, Belle Chrystall, John Laurie, Eric Berry

Country: United States of America

Dead End

Dead End

Release year: 1937

Directed by: William Wyler

Starring: Sylvia Sidney, Joel McCrea, Humphrey Bogart, Wendy Barrie

Country: United States of America

Doctor Syn

Doctor Syn

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Roy William Neill

Starring: George Arliss, Margaret Lockwood, John Loder, Roy Emerton

Make a Wish

Make a Wish

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Kurt Neumann

Starring: Bobby Breen, Basil Rathbone, Marion Claire, Henry Armetta

SOS Coast Guard

SOS Coast Guard

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Alan James, William Witney

Starring: Ralph Byrd, Bela Lugosi, Maxine Doyle, Richard Alexander

August 21, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on August 21, 1937 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Mizzen Cross Trees

The Mizzen Cross Trees

Release year: 1937

Starring: Edward Crowther, John Goss, Taylor Harris, Roderick Jones

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon

Wimbledon

Release year: 1937

Starring: Sue Barker, John McEnroe, Tim Henman, Andy Murray

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Wimbledon Championships

Wimbledon Championships

Release year: 1937

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Who was the US President on August 21, 1937?

On August 21, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on August 21, 1937?

On August 21, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on August 21, 1937?

On August 21, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about August 21st?

August 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st day of the month of August. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on August 21st, such as:

  • 2018 - Afghanistan war: mortars fired on kabul's diplomatic quarter during president ashraf ghani's speech. police say that the attackers have been killed and four others are injured after hours of fighting.
  • 2017 - Aftermath from the 2017 barcelona attacks: a spanish police officer hunting the chief suspect in the van attack in barcelona last thursday shot dead a man west of barcelona who was wearing an explosive belt.
  • 2016 - Somali civil war (2009-present). a suicide car bomb by al-shabaab kills at least 20 people in galkayo, somalia's semi-autonomous puntland.

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What happened in 1937?

1937 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain
  • Bradman scores 270 Aust vs. England at the MCG, incl 110 singles
  • 1st broadcast of Guiding Light on NBC radio

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What was the calendar for August 1937?

August 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with August being the 8th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how August 1937 calendar looked like.

Saturday August 21, 1937