What happened on Tuesday March 23, 1937?

About March 23rd, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: During the Spanish Civil War, the Spanish Republican forces achieved a crucial victory over Nationalist troops at the Battle of Guadalajara. This strategic win temporarily halted General Francisco Franco's advance and boosted Republican morale, though it did not ultimately change the war's final outcome.
  • Day of the week: March 23rd, 1937 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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

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March 23, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on March 23, 1937:

  • Spanish Republic Wins Battle of Guadalajara During the Spanish Civil War, the Spanish Republican forces achieved a crucial victory over Nationalist troops at the Battle of Guadalajara. This strategic win temporarily halted General Francisco Franco's advance and boosted Republican morale, though it did not ultimately change the war's final outcome.
  • Angelo Badalamenti Birth Angelo Badalamenti, renowned American composer known for his iconic collaborations with filmmaker David Lynch, was born. He would later create memorable film scores for movies like 'Blue Velvet' and the television series 'Twin Peaks'.
  • Craig Breedlove Birth Craig Breedlove, legendary American race car driver famous for setting multiple land speed records, was born. He would become a pioneering figure in automotive racing and speed record attempts.
  • Los Angeles Railway Introduces PCC Streetcars The Los Angeles Railway Company began operating modern PCC (Presidents' Conference Committee) streetcars, marking a significant technological upgrade in urban public transportation. These streamlined, efficient streetcars represented a major leap forward in design and passenger comfort.

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

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What day of the week was March 23, 1937?


March 23, 1937 was a Tuesday and it was the 82nd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

March 23, 1937 can also be written as 3/23/1937 in the US and as 23/3/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on March 23, 1937?


Famous people born on March 23, 1937:

  • Craig Breedlove

    Legendary American race car driver who set a groundbreaking world speed record of 600 mph in a jet-powered car on November 15, 1965.

  • Craig Breedlove in Los Angeles

    California-based auto racing champion famous for achieving 600 mph in the Spirit of America vehicle.

  • Robert Gallo

    Prominent American physician and academic researcher, renowned for his significant contributions to medical science, particularly in...

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


Famous people died on March 23, 1937:

  • Helge Rode

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for March 23rd 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 23, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on March 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 March 23, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 93% full, rising at 03:12 pm and setting at 04:24 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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How old is someone born on March 23, 1937?


Someone born on March 23, 1937 is:

88 years 1 month old,

or 1057 months

or 4596 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32173 days old,

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

There are 334 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday March 23rd 2026.

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

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

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