What happened on Friday December 31, 1937?

About December 31st, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: Romanian politician Octavian Goga delivered a deeply antisemitic radio broadcast, publicly announcing his intention to implement discriminatory measures against the Jewish population, baselessly accusing them of illegal entry and economic exploitation of Romania.
  • Day of the week: December 31st, 1937 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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December 31, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 31, 1937:

  • Antisemitic Radio Broadcast by Octavian Goga Romanian politician Octavian Goga delivered a deeply antisemitic radio broadcast, publicly announcing his intention to implement discriminatory measures against the Jewish population, baselessly accusing them of illegal entry and economic exploitation of Romania.
  • Anthony Hopkins Birth Anthony Hopkins, the acclaimed Welsh actor known for his iconic performances, including his Oscar-winning portrayal of Hannibal Lecter in 'The Silence of the Lambs', was born on this day.
  • Avram Hershko Birth Avram Hershko, a prominent Israeli biologist, was born on this date. He would later become a distinguished scientist and Nobel Prize laureate in Chemistry, recognized for his groundbreaking research in protein degradation.

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December 31, 1937: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was December 31, 1937?


December 31, 1937 was a Friday and it was the 365th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1937 can also be written as 12/31/1937 in the US and as 31/12/1937 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1937 in December 1937 calendar

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Who was born on December 31, 1937?


Famous people born on December 31, 1937:

  • Anthony Hopkins
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    Welsh actor known for his exceptional international career in film and television, who overcame significant personal challenges with alcohol...

  • Avram Hershko

    Nobel Prize-winning biochemist who discovered the mechanism for protein degradation in cells, a groundbreaking scientific achievement.

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December 31, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 31st is Capricorn.

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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 31, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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December 31, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 31, 1937 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:16 am and setting at 04:51 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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How old is someone born on December 31, 1937?


Someone born on December 31, 1937 is:

87 years 3 months old,

or 1047 months and 23 days old,

or 4555 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31890 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1937?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1937.

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