What happened on Sunday March 21, 1937?

Here's what happened on March 21, 1937:

• Ponce Massacre On March 21, 1937, a tragic event occurred in Ponce, Puerto Rico, where nineteen unarmed civilians were brutally gunned down by police in a violent attack ordered by the US-appointed Governor, Blanton Winship. This incident represents a dark moment in Puerto Rican history, highlighting the systemic oppression and violence against peaceful protesters during the island's colonial period.
• First African-American Federal Judge Appointed William Henry Hastie made history by becoming the first African-American appointed to a federal judgeship, a groundbreaking moment in the ongoing struggle for racial equality and representation in the United States judicial system.
• First Successful Flying Car Flight Waldo Waterman's pioneering 'Aerobile' made its initial flight, marking a significant milestone in aviation and automotive technology. This groundbreaking moment demonstrated the potential for transformative transportation technologies that could bridge air and ground travel.
• Popeye Statue Erected in Crystal City In Crystal City, Texas, spinach growers celebrated their local agricultural heritage by erecting a statue of the iconic cartoon character Popeye, symbolizing the town's pride in its spinach production and cultural identity.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from Mar. 21, 1937

Newspapers from Mar. 21, 1937

March 21, 1937 was a Sunday and it was the 80th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 21, 1937 can also be written as 3/21/1937 in the US and as 21/3/1937 in UK and Europe.

March 21, 1937 in March 1937 calendar

Famous people born on March 21, 1937:

• François Bonlieu

  Olympic gold medalist French alpine skier who won the giant slalom at the 1964 Innsbruck Winter Olympics, representing France with...

• Lois Lowry

  Award-winning American author of young adult literature, best known for her influential novels like 'The Giver' and 'Number the Stars'.

• Tom Flores

  Legendary American football coach and player who made significant contributions to the NFL, particularly with the Oakland Raiders.

• Pierre-Jean Rémy

  Renowned French novelist, diplomat, and essayist who contributed significantly to French literature and diplomatic circles in the 20th...

• Ann Clwyd

  Prominent Welsh politician and journalist who served as Shadow Secretary of State for Wales, known for her political activism and media...

• Jerry Reed

  Iconic American country music singer, guitarist, and actor known for his distinctive musical style and roles in films.

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on March 21st

Famous people died on March 21, 1937:

• Sayed Jaffar

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on March 21st

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 21st is Aries.

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Babies born in March are either Pisces or Aries. People born before March 20th are Pisces, while people born from March 21st have the sign of Aries.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on March 21, 1937 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 21, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 79% full, rising at 01:01 pm and setting at 03:24 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on March 21, 1937

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Someone born on March 21, 1937 is:

88 years 1 month old,

or 1057 months and 2 days old,

or 4596 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32175 days old,

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

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday March 21st 2026.

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

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

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