What happened on Wednesday June 23, 1937?

About June 23rd, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a provocative diplomatic maneuver, Adolf Hitler dispatched the strongest units of the Kriegsmarine toward Valencia as a military 'demonstration' during the Spanish Civil War. This action followed Germany's withdrawal from the international neutral ship patrol, citing dissatisfaction with Britain and France's response to an alleged Spanish submarine attack on the cruiser Leipzig. The situation was tense, with Spain warning it would militarily resist any power attempting to shell a Republican-controlled city.
  • Day of the week: June 23rd, 1937 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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June 23, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 23, 1937:

  • Nazi Germany's Naval Demonstration in Spanish Civil War In a provocative diplomatic maneuver, Adolf Hitler dispatched the strongest units of the Kriegsmarine toward Valencia as a military 'demonstration' during the Spanish Civil War. This action followed Germany's withdrawal from the international neutral ship patrol, citing dissatisfaction with Britain and France's response to an alleged Spanish submarine attack on the cruiser Leipzig. The situation was tense, with Spain warning it would militarily resist any power attempting to shell a Republican-controlled city.
  • Birth of Martti Ahtisaari Martti Ahtisaari, who would later become the 10th President of Finland and a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, was born in Viipuri, Finland. Ahtisaari would go on to become a renowned international diplomat and conflict mediator, making significant contributions to global peace efforts.

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

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What day of the week was June 23, 1937?


June 23, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 174th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 23, 1937 can also be written as 6/23/1937 in the US and as 23/6/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 23, 1937?


Famous people born on June 23, 1937:

  • Martti Ahtisaari

    Prominent Finnish politician who served as the 10th President of Finland and was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his significant...

  • Chris Blackwell

    Influential music industry entrepreneur who founded Island Records and played a crucial role in promoting reggae and world music globally.

  • Niki Sullivan

    American musician and guitarist, best known as a member of the influential rock band The Crickets during the early rock and roll era.

  • Nicholas John Shackleton

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


Famous people died on June 23, 1937:

  • Yisroel Chaim Daiches
  • H. M. Walker

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 23rd is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on June 23, 1937 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 23, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 100% full, rising at 08:21 pm and setting at 06:01 am.

The previous full moon was on May 25, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jul 23, 1937.

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How old is someone born on June 23, 1937?


Someone born on June 23, 1937 is:

87 years 10 months old,

or 1054 months and 21 days old,

or 4586 weeks

or 32102 days old,

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

There are 40 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday June 23rd 2025.

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

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

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