What happened on Sunday January 31, 1937?

About January 31st, 1937, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a politically motivated decree, German Führer Adolf Hitler prohibited German nationals from accepting any Nobel Prize. This action was a direct response to the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Carl von Ossietzky, a prominent German pacifist and vocal critic of the Nazi regime. Ossietzky, who was imprisoned in a concentration camp at the time of the award, symbolized resistance against Nazi ideology. Hitler's decree was an attempt to punish and silence intellectuals and activists who challenged the Nazi narrative.
  • Day of the week: January 31st, 1937 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Sherlock Holmes directed by Guy Ritchie

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January 31, 1937: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 31, 1937:

  • Hitler Bans Nobel Prize Acceptance for Germans In a politically motivated decree, German Führer Adolf Hitler prohibited German nationals from accepting any Nobel Prize. This action was a direct response to the 1935 Nobel Peace Prize being awarded to Carl von Ossietzky, a prominent German pacifist and vocal critic of the Nazi regime. Ossietzky, who was imprisoned in a concentration camp at the time of the award, symbolized resistance against Nazi ideology. Hitler's decree was an attempt to punish and silence intellectuals and activists who challenged the Nazi narrative.

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

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What day of the week was January 31, 1937?


January 31, 1937 was a Sunday and it was the 31st day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 31, 1937 can also be written as 1/31/1937 in the US and as 31/1/1937 in UK and Europe.

January 31, 1937 in January 1937 calendar

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Who was born on January 31, 1937?


Famous people born on January 31, 1937:

  • Philip Glass

    Groundbreaking American composer who revolutionized contemporary classical music through his distinctive minimalist style, influencing...

  • Suzanne Pleshette

    Acclaimed American actress famous for her starring role in 'The Bob Newhart Show', known for her distinctive husky voice and comedic timing.

  • Anatolij Alekseevič Karacuba

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January 31, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on January 31, 1937:

  • Marguerite Audoux

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 31st is Aquarius.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 31, 1937 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 31, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 67% full, rising at 09:42 pm and setting at 09:38 am.

The previous full moon was on Jan 26, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Feb 25, 1937.

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How old is someone born on January 31, 1937?


Someone born on January 31, 1937 is:

88 years 3 months old,

or 1059 months and 14 days old,

or 4606 weeks and 3 days old,

or 32245 days old,

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

There are 263 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 31st 2026.

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

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

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