What happened on Tuesday February 23, 1937?

About February 23rd, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: The British battleship HMS Royal Oak was mistakenly attacked by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. This incident highlighted the complex and chaotic nature of the conflict, where international naval vessels were at risk of being caught in the crossfire of the ongoing civil war.
  • Day of the week: February 23rd, 1937 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

More about February 23rd, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on February 23rd, 1937.

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February 23, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 23, 1937:

  • HMS Royal Oak Accidentally Targeted During Spanish Civil War The British battleship HMS Royal Oak was mistakenly attacked by Nationalist forces during the Spanish Civil War. This incident highlighted the complex and chaotic nature of the conflict, where international naval vessels were at risk of being caught in the crossfire of the ongoing civil war.
  • Death of Cricket Player Claude Buckenham Claude Buckenham, a notable English cricket player who achieved distinction by taking 21 wickets in four Test matches between 1909 and 1910, passed away on this date. His contributions to cricket during the early 20th century marked him as a significant player of his era.

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February 23, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was February 23, 1937?


February 23, 1937 was a Tuesday and it was the 54th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 23, 1937 can also be written as 2/23/1937 in the US and as 23/2/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 23, 1937?


Famous people born on February 23, 1937:

  • Tom Osborne

    Prominent American football coach and politician, best known for his long and successful tenure as head coach of the University of Nebraska...

  • Gail Barber

    Accomplished American harpist and composer known for her versatile musical style spanning classical, pop, folk, jazz, and new age genres.

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February 23, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on February 23, 1937:

  • Hans Achelis
  • Destà Damtù
  • Henry Mayo
  • Giustino Sanchini
  • Claude Buckenham

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February 23, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 23rd is Pisces.

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Pisces is the 12th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between February 19th and March 20th belong to the Pisces sign: discover Pisces personality and who should a Pisces marry.

Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 23, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 23, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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February 23, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on February 23, 1937 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 23, 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 February 23, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 04:16 pm and setting at 05:53 am.

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

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How old is someone born on February 23, 1937?


Someone born on February 23, 1937 is:

88 years 2 months old,

or 1058 months and 21 days old,

or 4603 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32222 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 23, 1937?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 23rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 23, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 23, 1937.

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