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see horoscope and birth chart for August 26, 1937What happened on Thursday August 26, 1937?
About August 26th, 1937, in brief:
- Historical events: During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Japanese aircraft launched an attack on the vehicle of the British ambassador in Shanghai, wounding the diplomat Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen. This incident highlighted the escalating tensions and indiscriminate nature of the conflict between Japan and China.
- Day of the week: August 26th, 1937 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie
More about August 26th, 1937? See below for more news and curiosities on August 26th, 1937.
Table of contents
- August 26, 1937: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 26, 1937?
- Who was born on August 26, 1937?
- August 26, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
- August 26, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 26, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 26, 1937?
- Back in 1937
August 26, 1937: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 26, 1937:
- Japanese Aircraft Attack British Ambassador in Shanghai During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Japanese aircraft launched an attack on the vehicle of the British ambassador in Shanghai, wounding the diplomat Hughe Knatchbull-Hugessen. This incident highlighted the escalating tensions and indiscriminate nature of the conflict between Japan and China.
- Treasure Island Construction Completed in San Francisco Bay The artificial island of Treasure Island was completed through extensive land reclamation and pumping operations in San Francisco Bay. This project was part of the Works Progress Administration's infrastructure development during the Great Depression era.
August 26, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 26, 1937?
August 26, 1937 was a Thursday and it was the 238th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 26, 1937 can also be written as 8/26/1937 in the US and as 26/8/1937 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 26, 1937?
Famous people born on August 26, 1937:
- Tom Heinsohn
Legendary NBA player and coach for the Boston Celtics, a key figure in the team's historic success during the 1950s and 1960s.
- Nina Companeez
French film director and screenwriter known for her work in French cinema, with roots in a Jewish Russian family.
- Kenji Utsumi
August 26, 1937: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 26, 1937:
- Andrew Mellon
Andrew Mellon was an American banker, businessman, and philanthropist who served as the Secretary of the Treasury.
August 26, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.
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Virgo is the 6th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between August 23rd and September 22nd belong to the Virgo sign: discover Virgo personality and who should a Virgo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 26, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 26, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 26, 1937 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 26, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 64% full, rising at 09:55 pm and setting at 12:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 22, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Sep 20, 1937.
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Your place in the Universe on August 26, 1937
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Someone born on August 26, 1937 is:
87 years 8 months old,
or 1052 months and 18 days old,
or 4576 weeks and 6 days old,
or 32038 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1937?
There are 104 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1937?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1937.
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Back in 1937
