What happened on Tuesday August 24, 1937?

About August 24th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Following the Santona Agreement, the Basque Army surrendered to the Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie, marking a significant turning point in the Spanish Civil War's northern campaign.
  • Day of the week: August 24th, 1937 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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August 24, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 24, 1937:

  • Basque Army Surrenders to Italian Forces Following the Santona Agreement, the Basque Army surrendered to the Italian Corpo Truppe Volontarie, marking a significant turning point in the Spanish Civil War's northern campaign.
  • Battle of Belchite Commences The Battle of Belchite began, a critical engagement during the Spanish Civil War that would become known for its intense urban warfare and significant casualties on both sides.
  • Republican Offensive near Belchite Republican forces launched a strategic military offensive in the vicinity of Belchite, a key battleground during the Spanish Civil War, aiming to gain tactical advantage against Nationalist forces.
  • Sovereign Council of Asturias and León Proclaimed During the Spanish Civil War, the Sovereign Council of Asturias and León was officially proclaimed in the city of Gijón, representing a significant regional political development amidst the ongoing conflict.

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August 24, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 24, 1937?


August 24, 1937 was a Tuesday and it was the 236th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 24, 1937 can also be written as 8/24/1937 in the US and as 24/8/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 24, 1937?


Famous people born on August 24, 1937:

  • Moshood Kashimawo Olawale Abiola

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August 24, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 24th is Virgo.

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August 24, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 24, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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August 24, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 24, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 24, 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 August 24, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 85% full, rising at 08:45 pm and setting at 10:16 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1937.

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How old is someone born on August 24, 1937?


Someone born on August 24, 1937 is:

87 years 8 months old,

or 1052 months and 20 days old,

or 4577 weeks and 1 day old,

or 32040 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 24, 1937?

There are 102 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday August 24th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 24, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 24, 1937.

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