Wednesday May 05, 1937: on this day

May 05, 1937 was the 125th day of the year 1937, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Wednesday.

Is May 05, 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 May 05, 1937, who was born and died on May 05, 1937, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 05, 1937, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Guns in the Dark, directed by Sam Newfield), TV series (e.g. 1937 Coronation) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 5th, 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 05, 1937?


May 05, 1937 was a Wednesday and it was the 125th day of the year 1937 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 05, 1937 can also be written as 5/5/1937 in the US and as 5/5/1937 in UK and Europe.

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May 05, 1937: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 5th is Taurus.

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 May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 05, 1937: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 05, 1937 is Ox and the associated element is Fire.

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May 05, 1937: What was the moon phase on that day?


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19%

The moon phase on May 05, 1937 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 05, 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 May 05, 1937 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 19% full, rising at 02:36 am and setting at 03:35 pm.

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

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Who was born on May 05, 1937?


Famous people born on May 05, 1937:

  • Beryl Burton

    English racing cyclist (d. 1996).

  • Delia Derbyshire

    English musician, arranger and composer (d. 2001).

  • Dick Dale

    American surf-rock guitarist, singer, and songwriter (b. 1937).

  • Rob Van Gennep

    Publisher.

  • Dominique Wiel

    French priest found guilty of rape and sentenced to imprisonment.

  • Johnnie Taylor

    American singer (d. 2000).

  • Ron Carter

    Musician.

  • Thomas Theobald

    American financier, economist and ceo of continental bank.

  • Tran Duc Luong
  • Roni Stoneman
  • Anatolij Kartašov
  • Oded Kotler
  • Trần Đức Lương
  • John Martino
  • Tarcisio Oberti
  • Giovan Battista Pirovano
  • Domenico Barbaro
  • Guido Roberto Vitale
  • Jan Harlan

Whose famous birthday is on May 5th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 5th:

  • Michael Palin
    Michael Palin

    British actor, comedian, and writer.

  • Chris Brown
    Chris Brown

    American actor, singer, and dancer.

  • Henry Cavill
    Henry Cavill

    British actor, who began his acting career as albert mondego in 2002's film adaptation of the count of monte cristo.

  • Virginie Efira
    Virginie Efira

    Belgian actress, tv presenter and producer, born to andra (c) efira professor of medicine.

  • Tyrone Power
    Tyrone Power

    American actor of third generation.

  • Will Arnett
    Will Arnett

    Will arnett is a canadian-american actor and comedian known for his roles in arrested development and bojack horseman.

  • Danielle Fishel
    Danielle Fishel

    Danielle fishel is an american actress best known for her role as topanga lawrence on the tv show boy meets world.

  • Craig David
    Craig David

    Craig david is a british pop singer known for hits like '7 days' and 'fill me in'.

  • Lance Henriksen
    Lance Henriksen

    Lance henriksen is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as 'aliens' and 'the terminator'.

  • John Rhys-Davies
    John Rhys-Davies

    John rhys-davies is a welsh actor known for his roles as gimli in the lord of the rings and sallah in the indiana jones films.

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May 05, 1937: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 10 months old,

or 1042 months and 23 days old,

or 4534 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31739 days old,

if you were born on May 05, 1937.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 05, 1937?

There are 38 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 5th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 05, 1937?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 05, 1937.

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May 05, 1937: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 05, 1937:

  • Camillo Berneri
  • Şehzade Mehmed Selim

What famous deaths happened on May 5th?

Famous deaths on May 5th:

  • John Williams
    John Williams

    English-american actor (b. 1903).

  • Jean-Claude Pascal
    Jean-Claude Pascal

    French actor (golden salamander), dies at 64.

  • Dana Wynter
    Dana Wynter

    Actress german-english (d. 2011).

  • Albert Dekker
    Albert Dekker

    Deaths from accidental suffocation at the age of 62.

  • Elisabeth Fraser
    Elisabeth Fraser

    American television, film and stage actress (born 1920).

  • Rudolf Schön

    Austrian biologist known for his research in genetics.

  • Garl Kasell

    Garl Kasell was an American radio personality and newscaster who was the official judge and scorekeeper for the NPR news quiz show 'Wait...

  • Chanceler

    Key figure in the Brazilian independence movement.

  • Marri Shaw

    Renowned poet known for her evocative and emotional verses.

  • Mihail Botvinnik

    Mihail Botvinnik was a Soviet chess grandmaster and three-time world chess champion.

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May 05, 1937: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 05, 1937:

  • Martyrs Neophytos, Gaius and Gaianus
  • Euthymios the Wonderworker
  • Barlaam of Serpukhov
  • Martin and Heraclius of Illyria
  • Eulogios the Confessor
  • New Martyr Ephraim of Nea Makri
  • Albania: Martyrs' Day.
  • Great Martyr Irene
  • Roly Poly of Georgia.
  • Ethiopia: Liberation Day (1941).

Observances on May 05, 1937:

  • Vesak, the Day of the Full Moon
  • World Portuguese Language Day [UNESCO]

Saints celebrated on May 05, 1937:

  • Saint Aventinus (d. 1189)
  • Saint Angelus of Jerusalem (d. 1222)
  • Saint Britto
  • Saint Gerontius (d. 472)
  • Saint Godehart (d. 1038)
  • Saint Nicetius
  • Saint Hilary of Arles (d. 449)
  • Saint Pius V (1505-1572)
  • Saint Jutta of Kulmsee, aka Saint Jutta of Sangerhausen or Saint Judith of Prussia (d. 1260)

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May 05, 1937: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 05, 1937 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Guns in the Dark

Guns in the Dark

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Sam Newfield

Starring: Johnny Mack Brown, Claire Rochelle, Syd Saylor, Ted Adams

Gunsmoke Ranch

Gunsmoke Ranch

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Joseph Kane

Starring: Robert Livingston, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Kenneth Harlan

Whistling Bullets

Whistling Bullets

Release year: 1937

Directed by: John English

Starring: Kermit Maynard, Harley Wood, Maston Williams, Karl Hackett

Shall We Dance

Shall We Dance

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Mark Sandrich

Starring: Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Edward Everett Horton, Eric Blore

Country: United States of America

Night Must Fall

Night Must Fall

Release year: 1937

Directed by: Richard Thorpe

Starring: Merle Tottenham, Kathleen Harrison, May Whitty, Rosalind Russell

Country: United States of America

May 05, 1937: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 05, 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:

1937 Coronation

1937 Coronation

Release year: 1937

Sports Review

Sports Review

Release year: 1937

Starring: Howard Marshall

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Artists and Their Work

Artists and Their Work

Release year: 1937

Starring: Alan Best, Kenneth Clark, Robert Gibbings, John Graham

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Disorderly Room

The Disorderly Room

Release year: 1937

Starring: Harry Cranley, Tommy Handley, Fred Hudson, Len Maxwell

Queue for Song

Queue for Song

Release year: 1937

Starring: Queenie Leonard, Dennis Van Thai

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 05, 1937?

On May 05, 1937 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 05, 1937?

On May 05, 1937 the UK Prime Minister was Stanley Baldwin (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 05, 1937?

On May 05, 1937 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 5th?

May 5th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 5th day of the month of May. 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 May 5th, such as:

  • 2019 - Gaza-israel clashes (may 2019, iran-israel proxy conflict: hamas, iran-israel proxy conflict. hamas and other militants in the gaza strip fire hundreds upon israel. two israeli civilians were killed in ashkelon and another in ashdod. at least 23 palestinians were killed in retaliatory israeli strikes against gaza, including a hamas senior commander.
  • 2018 - Six palestinians are killed in an explosion at deir al-balah (gaza), hamas and israel defense forces deny responsibility for the explosion and each blame the other.
  • 2017 - Syria civil war: russia and turkey agree to create four "safe zones" in syria. all military aircraft, including those from turkey, russia, and the united states, will be prohibited from flying over these areas. (reuters) (fox news). the long-awaited safe zones were welcomed by the united nations, but they have been rejected both by the kurdish pyd and syrian rebels.

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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 May 1937?

May 1937 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th 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.

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Wednesday May 5, 1937