What happened on Thursday October 21, 1937?

Here's what happened on October 21, 1937:

• Franco Consolidates Political Power Generalissimo Francisco Franco issued a critical decree that dramatically expanded his political authority. By creating a new National Council with members he could personally appoint and dismiss, Franco effectively centralized power and established a mechanism to ensure his long-term political control. Additionally, he granted himself the unprecedented right to name his own successor, further entrenching his authoritarian regime.
• Nationalist Victory in Asturias Offensive The Asturias Offensive during the Spanish Civil War concluded with a decisive victory for Franco's Nationalist forces, resulting in the capture of Gijón, a strategically important city in northern Spain. This marked a significant turning point in the war, consolidating Franco's control over the northern regions.
• Stalin's Great Purge Continues As part of Joseph Stalin's ongoing Great Purge, 62 individuals were executed, continuing the Soviet leader's brutal campaign of political repression, elimination of perceived enemies, and consolidation of power through widespread terror and systematic killings.
• Nazi Suppression of Political Opposition in Danzig The Nazi regime in the Free City of Danzig forcibly dissolved the Catholic Centre Party, eliminating the last legal political opposition. This action completed the Nazi Party's monopolization of political power in the region, further demonstrating their strategy of total political control.
• Release of Classic Screwball Comedy Hollywood released *The Awful Truth*, a landmark screwball comedy starring the charismatic duo Irene Dunne and Cary Grant. The film would go on to become a quintessential example of the genre, known for its rapid-fire dialogue, witty humor, and sophisticated romantic comedy style.
• Inauguration of Enrico Forlanini Airport The Enrico Forlanini Airport in Linate, Milan was officially inaugurated, marking an important moment in Italy's aviation infrastructure development during the interwar period. Named after the pioneering Italian engineer Enrico Forlanini, the airport would play a significant role in the region's transportation network.

Events in 1937

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

Magazines from Oct. 21, 1937

Newspapers from Oct. 21, 1937

October 21, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 294th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 21, 1937 can also be written as 10/21/1937 in the US and as 21/10/1937 in UK and Europe.

October 21, 1937 in October 1937 calendar

Famous people born on October 21, 1937:

• Juan Marichal

  Legendary Dominican baseball pitcher who played for the San Francisco Giants, inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame and considered one of...

• Said Afandi al-Chirkawi

  Russian spiritual leader and Islamic scholar from Dagestan, known for his influential religious teachings and writings in the North Caucasus...

• Wanda Jackson

  Pioneering rockabilly and country singer known as the 'Queen of Rockabilly', who significantly influenced early rock and roll music in the...

• Hank Nelson

  Prominent Australian academic and historian specializing in Papua New Guinea studies, known for his significant contributions to...

• Édith Scob

  Renowned French actress famous for her haunting performance in Georges Franju's classic horror film 'Eyes Without a Face', a landmark in...

• Gérard Delfau

Famous people born in 1937

Famous people born on October 21st

Famous people died on October 21, 1937:

• Aleksej Pavlovič Čapygin

Famous people who died in 1937

Famous people who died on October 21st

October 21, 1937: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on October 21, 1937 was Rosalie by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week October 18th and October 24th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Rosalie

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 21st is Libra.

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

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on October 21, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 21, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 06:18 pm and setting at 09:28 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 19, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Nov 18, 1937.

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Your place in the Universe on October 21, 1937

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Someone born on October 21, 1937 is:

87 years 6 months old,

or 1050 months and 23 days old,

or 4568 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31982 days old,

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

There are 160 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 21st 2025.

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

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

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