Wednesday December 29, 1937: on this day

December 29, 1937 was the 363rd day of the year 1937, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is December 29, 1937 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 29, 1937, who was born and died on December 29, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 29, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. In Old Chicago, directed by Henry King), TV series (e.g. Pre-View) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 29th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 29, 1937?


December 29, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 363rd day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 29, 1937 can also be written as 12/29/1937 in the US and as 29/12/1937 in UK and Europe.

December 29, 1937 in December 1937 calendar

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December 29, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 29, 1937:

  • Pan am starts san francisco-to-auckland, new zealand service
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  • The irish free state is replaced by a new state called ireland with the adoption of a new constitution.
  • Switzerland begins construction of its border line defences.
  • The vibora luviminda trades union's sugar plantation strike on maui island, hawaii.
  • Jimmie angel lands his plane on top of devil's mountain however, the plane gets damaged and he has to trek through the rainforest for help.
  • Italian psychiatrist amarro fiamberti is the first to document a transorbital approach to the brain, which becomes the basis for the controversial medical procedure of transorbital lobotomy.
  • ''of mice and men'' by john steinbeck is published.
  • Soviet industry produces about four times as much as it had in 1928.

December 29, 1937: What were the magazines covers that day?

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December 29, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 29th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 29, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 29, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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December 29, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 29, 1937 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 29, 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 December 29, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 03:06 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1938.

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Who was born on December 29, 1937?


Famous people born on December 29, 1937:

  • Wayne Huizenga

    Blockbuster entertainment is a national chain of video rental shops.

  • Thea Bowman

    Thea Bowman was an African American Franciscan Sister known for her advocacy for intercultural awareness and racial harmony.

  • Ratan Tata

    Businessman.

  • Dieter Heck

    German actor, singer and television presenter.

  • Barbara Steele

    English actor and producer.

  • Claude Wilquin
  • Elkan Tedeev
  • Karel De Vis
  • Paolo Ferrari
  • Maumoon Abdul Gayoom
  • Edgardo Mesa

Whose famous birthday is on December 29th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 29th:

  • Patricia Clarkson
    Patricia Clarkson

    Award-winning actress known for her roles in films like The Green Mile and Pieces of April.

  • Jude Law
    Jude Law

    Renowned actor who has also shown interest and skill in sports.

  • Jon Voight
    Jon Voight

    American actor, who received oscar nominations for movies such as 1969's "deliverance", and "midnight cowboy" in addition to a few minor...

  • Ted Danson
    Ted Danson

    American actor.

  • Diego Luna
    Diego Luna

    Mexican actor, director and producer.

  • Alison Brie
    Alison Brie

    Alison Brie is an American actress known for her roles in TV shows like 'Community' and 'GLOW'.

  • Ross Lynch
    Ross Lynch

    American actor and musician known for his role in Disney Channel's 'Austin & Ally'.

  • Jane Levy
    Jane Levy

    Tv actress.

  • Leonor Varela
    Leonor Varela

    Model and actress from chile, both american and chilean.

  • Mekhi Phifer
    Mekhi Phifer

    American actor.

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December 29, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 19 days old,

or 4498 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31492 days old,

if you were born on December 29, 1937.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 29, 1937?

There are 285 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 29th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 29, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 29, 1937.

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December 29, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 29, 1937:

  • Don Marquis

    American journalist, author, and playwright (b. 1878).

  • Luigia Cerale
  • John T. Dillon

What famous deaths happened on December 29th?

Famous deaths on December 29th:

  • Peggy Cummins
    Peggy Cummins

    Irish actress (b. 1925).

  • Lita Grey
    Lita Grey

    American actress (born in 1908).

  • Vivienne Segal
    Vivienne Segal

    At 95, a us actress (broadway pal joey), is dead.

  • Alekai Laiho

    Talented golfer known for his precision and skill on the course.

  • Reginna Maria Rilke

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical and philosophical works.

  • Joseff Cornell

    Known for his intricate shadow boxes and collages.

  • Christina Rossetti

    The sister of d.g.

  • Syvilla

    Renowned African-American dancer and choreographer.

  • Bridge Baron

    Renowned American bridge player.

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December 29, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 29, 1937:

  • The fourth day of Christmas in Western Christianity.
  • R.C. Saints - Thomas Becket (optional memorial)

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December 29, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 29, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

In Old Chicago

In Old Chicago

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Alice Brady

Country: United States of America

The Buccaneer

The Buccaneer

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Cecil B. DeMille

Starring: Fredric March, Franciska Gaal, Akim Tamiroff, Margot Grahame

Country: United States of America

Tarzan's Revenge

Tarzan's Revenge

Release year: 1937

Directed by: D. Ross Lederman

Starring: Glenn Morris, Eleanor Holm, George Barbier, C. Henry Gordon

Country: United States of America

South Riding

South Riding

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Victor Saville

Starring: Edna Best, Ralph Richardson, Edmund Gwenn, Ann Todd

Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Frank Lloyd

Starring: Joel McCrea, Bob Burns, Frances Dee, Lloyd Nolan

December 29, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 29, 1937 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Pre-View

Pre-View

Release year: 1937

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Elizabeth Cowell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dish of the Month

Dish of the Month

Release year: 1937

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cabaret Cruise

Cabaret Cruise

Release year: 1937

Starring: A.B. Campbell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Composer at the Piano

The Composer at the Piano

Release year: 1937

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Intimate Cabaret

Intimate Cabaret

Release year: 1937

Starring: Evel Burns, Truda Binarová, Oliver Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 29, 1937?

On December 29, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 29, 1937?

On December 29, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 29, 1937?

On December 29, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 29th?

December 29th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 29th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 29th, such as:

  • 2018 - Egyptian police have killed 40 militants in a retaliation to the roadside bombing that left three vietnamese tourists dead and one egyptian tour guide injured.
  • 2017 - Attack on saint menas church: nine people are killed by two coordinated attacks against coptic christians in egypt. a gunman kills two victims in an appliance store owned by coptic christians in cairo's helwan district. after killing two victims, the gunman moves on to a church and kills six more civilians and a cop before being arrested.
  • 2016 - Russian president vladimir putin stated that a ceasefire was reached between the rebel forces and the government of syria. russia and turkey are said to have guaranteed the ceasefire, which would not include un-denominated terrorist organizations like isil and al-nusra. while the fsa states it will abide by this truce, ahrar al sham expresses "reservations".

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What happened in 1937?

1937 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Count Claus von Stauffenberg promoted to captain
  • Bradman scores 270 Aust vs. England at the MCG, incl 110 singles
  • 1st broadcast of Guiding Light on NBC radio

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What was the calendar for December 1937?

December 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1937 calendar looked like.

Wednesday December 29, 1937