What Happened on April 12, 1937

Historical Events

  • Sir Frank Whittle ground-tests the first jet engine designed to power an aircraft at Rugby, England.

Famous Birthdays

  • Edward Hide, British jockey (1,000 Guineas 1972, 77; Epsom Oaks 1967; Epsom Derby 1973; St Leger Stakes 1959, 78), born in Stanton Lacy, England (d. 2023)
  • Igor Volk, Soviet cosmonaut (Soyuz T-12) and test pilot, born in Zmiiv, Ukraine (d. 2017)
Born in 1937
1937 Highlights

About April 12, 1937

Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 86 years, 11 months and 17 days
Leap Year: No

Generation: Silent Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Ox
Star Sign: Aries