What happened on Thursday September 23, 1937?

About September 23rd, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a formal proclamation establishing October 12, 1937, as Columbus Day. The proclamation called for the United States flag to be displayed on all government buildings and encouraged nationwide observance through ceremonies in schools, churches, and public spaces, officially recognizing the historical significance of Christopher Columbus's voyage.
  • Day of the week: September 23rd, 1937 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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September 23, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 23, 1937:

  • Roosevelt Establishes Official Columbus Day Observance President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued a formal proclamation establishing October 12, 1937, as Columbus Day. The proclamation called for the United States flag to be displayed on all government buildings and encouraged nationwide observance through ceremonies in schools, churches, and public spaces, officially recognizing the historical significance of Christopher Columbus's voyage.
  • Yankees Clinch Pennant in 1937 Baseball Season Despite losing their game 9-5, the New York Yankees secured the American League pennant when the Boston Red Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers, effectively advancing them to the World Series.

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

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What day of the week was September 23, 1937?


September 23, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 266th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 23, 1937 can also be written as 9/23/1937 in the US and as 23/9/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 23, 1937?


Famous people born on September 23, 1937:

  • Richard Marquand

    British film director best known for directing 'Return of the Jedi', the third installment in the original Star Wars trilogy.

  • Martin Litchfield West
  • José Sacristán
  • Albrecht Noth

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


Famous people died on September 23, 1937:

  • Cleto González Víquez
  • Alessandro Lustig Piacezzi

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 23rd is Libra.

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Libra is the 7th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between September 23rd and October 22nd belong to the Libra sign: discover Libra personality and who should a Libra marry.

Babies born in September are either Virgo or Libra. People born before September 22nd are Virgo, while people born from September 23rd have the sign of Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on September 23, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 23, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 78% full, rising at 08:37 pm and setting at 11:35 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 20, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Oct 19, 1937.

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How old is someone born on September 23, 1937?


Someone born on September 23, 1937 is:

87 years 7 months old,

or 1051 months and 21 days old,

or 4572 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32010 days old,

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

There are 132 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 23rd 2025.

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

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

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