What happened on Monday April 26, 1937?

About April 26th, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: On April 26, 1937, the German Luftwaffe's Condor Legion conducted a devastating aerial bombing of the Basque town of Guernica (Gernika) during the Spanish Civil War. This horrific attack targeted civilians and became a symbol of the brutality of modern warfare, later immortalized in Pablo Picasso's famous painting.
  • Day of the week: April 26th, 1937 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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April 26, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 26, 1937:

  • Bombing of Guernica during Spanish Civil War On April 26, 1937, the German Luftwaffe's Condor Legion conducted a devastating aerial bombing of the Basque town of Guernica (Gernika) during the Spanish Civil War. This horrific attack targeted civilians and became a symbol of the brutality of modern warfare, later immortalized in Pablo Picasso's famous painting.
  • Great Depression Unemployment in USA By April 26, 1937, the United States was experiencing massive unemployment, with approximately 17 million people out of work. This statistic reflects the ongoing economic challenges of the Great Depression era, despite initial recovery efforts.
  • Irish Free State Constitutional Change The Dáil Éireann passed the Executive Authority (Consequential Provisions) Act of 1937, which officially abolished the office of Governor-General in the Irish Free State, with retrospective effect to December 1936. This marked a significant step in Ireland's constitutional development and move towards greater sovereignty.

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April 26, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 26, 1937?


April 26, 1937 was a Monday and it was the 116th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 26, 1937 can also be written as 4/26/1937 in the US and as 26/4/1937 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on April 26, 1937?


Famous people born on April 26, 1937:

  • Jean-Pierre Beltoise

    French racing driver who made history by winning the 1972 Monaco Grand Prix in challenging rainy conditions, becoming a notable figure in...

  • Bob Boozer

    Professional American basketball player who competed in the 1960s, representing the United States in international competitions.

  • Robert Boozer

    Olympic basketball player from Omaha, Nebraska, who won a gold medal in the 1960 Olympics.

  • Stan Swamy

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April 26, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 26, 1937:

  • Mary Goelet

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April 26, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 26th is Taurus.

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Taurus is the 2nd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between April 20th and May 20th belong to the Taurus sign: discover Taurus personality and who should a Taurus marry.

Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 26, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 26, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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April 26, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 26, 1937 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 26, 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 April 26, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 09:06 pm and setting at 06:53 am.

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

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How old is someone born on April 26, 1937?


Someone born on April 26, 1937 is:

88 years and 18 days old,

or 1056 months and 18 days old,

or 4594 weeks and 2 days old,

or 32160 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 26, 1937?

There are 347 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 26th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 26, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 26, 1937.

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