Your place in the Universe on 1937
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Get your map!The Highlights of 1937: A Year That Shaped the Future
1937 (MCMXXXVII in Roman Numerals) was the year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar, the 1937th year of the Common Era (CE) and Anno Domini (AD) designations.
Is 1937 a year special to you? Discover what 1937 was famous for, Key World Leaders of 1937, 1937 Time’s Person of the Year, the #1 song, movie and book in 1937, how old is someone born in 1937 and what Chinese zodiac sign is associated to 1937.
On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about 1937 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.
Table of contents
- What was 1937 known for ?
- Key World Leaders of 1937
- Who was the U.S. President in 1937?
- Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1937?
- Who was the Pope in 1937?
- 1937: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
- What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1937?
- What was the most popular movie in 1937?
- What was the best selling book in 1937?
- How old is someone born in 1937?
- What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1937?
What was 1937 known for ?
- In 1937, the world saw itself once again on the precipice of a major war. For those Westerners who wished to avoid war, if they looked to the East, they would not find any encouragement.
- This was the year that the Second Sino-Japanese War began. One might make a case that this marked the beginning of World War II, although the traditional consensus is that the war began in 1939 with the German invasion of Poland. Still, it is possible to view this as the beginning of World War II in Asia.
- In another major political development, 1937 was the year of the Coronation of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom. This was an extraordinary event, because King George VI ascended the throne after the abdication of his brother, Edward VIII. George VI would lead the United Kingdom through the Second World War, and would be succeeded by Queen Elizabeth II, who eventually became the longest-reigning monarch in British history. The dramatic events surrounding the Coronation of King George VI were captured in the 2010 film, The King’s Speech.
- 1937 also saw the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. This was truly an engineering marvel – one of the greatest of the 20th Century. As one marvel went up, a technological disaster also occurred this year. 1937 will tragically be remembered, in part, due to the infamous Hindenburg disaster, in which the German airship Hindenburg burst into flame in New Jersey, killing more than 30 people.
- This was an important year for literature and film. 1937 was the year that J.R.R. Tolkien’s first edition of his timeless work, The Hobbit, was published in London. This was the year that Ernest Hemingway’s To Have and Have Not was published in the United States. In film, Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarves was released, which was the first feature-length, traditionally animated film. This was also the year that Charlie Chaplin’s first “talkie” was released – a film called Modern Times.
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Key World Leaders of 1937
Who was the U.S. President in 1937?
In 1937, Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat) was the President of the United States. His term spanned from March 04, 1933 to April 12, 1945. During his presidency, he led the U.S. through the Great Depression with the New Deal and through World War II as Commander-in-Chief.
Who was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom in 1937?
In 1937, Stanley Baldwin (Conservative) was the UK Prime Minister until May 28, 1937; on May 28, 1937 Neville Chamberlain (Conservative) was appointed as the new UK Prime Minister.
Who was the Pope in 1937?
The leader of the Catholic Church in 1937 was Pope Pius XI who had held the papacy since 1922. His pontificate saw the signing of the Lateran Treaty, which established Vatican City as an independent state and promoted Catholic Action against totalitarian regimes.
1937: Who was Time's Person of the Year?
Chiang Kai-shek
In 1937, Chiang Kai-shek was named by TIME magazine as Person of the Year. Chiang was Premier of the Republic of China at the outbreak of the Second Sino-Japanese War in 1937.
What was the number 1 song in the USA in 1937?
The number 1 song in the USA in 1937, i.e. the best selling and most popular song of tha year, was Nice Work if You Can Get It by Maxine Sullivan
What was the most popular movie in 1937?
The most popular movie and box office hit was Sherlock Holmes by Guy Ritchie
What was the best selling book in 1937?
How old is someone born in 1937?
Someone born in 1937 is 88 years old this year.
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What was the Chinese Zodiac sign associated with the year 1937?
According to the Chinese Zodiac and Astrology 1937 was the Year of the Ox.
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