Friday May 20, 1938: on this day

May 20, 1938 was the 140th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Taurus and the day of the week was Friday.

Is May 20, 1938 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 20, 1938, who was born and died on May 20, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 20, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Holiday, directed by George Cukor), TV series (e.g. The Boat Race) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 20th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was May 20, 1938?


May 20, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 140th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 20, 1938 can also be written as 5/20/1938 in the US and as 20/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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May 20, 1938: What happened on that day?


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May 20, 1938: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 20, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 20th 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 20, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 20, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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May 20, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 20, 1938 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 20, 1938 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 20, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 12:14 am and setting at 11:50 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1938.

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Who was born on May 20, 1938?


Famous people born on May 20, 1938:

  • Lars Walløe

    Norwegian scientist, academic, chemist and physiologist.

  • Alan Smithers

    English academic and physiologist.

  • Marinella

    Greek singer and actress.

  • Christina Bass-Kaiser

    3k dutch speed skater (1972 olympics - gold medalist).

  • Rocco Melideo
  • Nancy Simons
  • Astrid Kirchherr
  • Stien Kaiser
  • Giancarlo Prato
  • Rainer Basedow
  • Glauco Sansovini
  • Furio Cerutti
  • Marinella (Kyriaki Papadopoulou)

Whose famous birthday is on May 20th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 20th:

  • James Stewart
    James Stewart

    James stewart was an iconic american actor known for his roles in classic films such as it's a wonderful life and mr.

  • Naturi Naughton
    Naturi Naughton

    Successful actress and singer known for her entrepreneurship ventures.

  • Nawazuddin Siddiqui
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui

    Nawazuddin siddiqui is an indian actor known for his versatile and intense performances in bollywood films.

  • Busta Rhymes
    Busta Rhymes

    Rhymes, an american rapper, formed leaders of the new school, in 1990.

  • Timothy Olyphant
    Timothy Olyphant

    Timothy olyphant is an american actor known for his roles in tv shows like justified and deadwood, as well as in movies like live free or...

  • Louis Theroux
    Louis Theroux

    Singaporean-english journalist/producer.

  • David Hedison
    David Hedison

    American actor (d. 2019).

  • Constance Towers
    Constance Towers

    Actress (capitol.

  • Angela Goethals
    Angela Goethals

    Actress (vi warshawski heartbreak hotel, heartbreak hotel).

  • Yon González
    Yon González

    Spanish actor.

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May 20, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 9 months old,

or 1029 months and 28 days old,

or 4478 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31350 days old,

if you were born on May 20, 1938.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 20, 1938?

There are 62 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 20th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 20, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 20, 1938.

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May 20, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 20, 1938:

  • Achille Bertarelli
  • Pietro Burgatti

What famous deaths happened on May 20th?

Famous deaths on May 20th:

  • Gilda Radner
    Gilda Radner

    American comedian on film and stage who created a collection of funny characters for tv's "saturday night live".

  • Lucy Gordon
    Lucy Gordon

    British actress and model (born 1980).

  • Anton Diffring
    Anton Diffring

    Koblenz, germany -- actor (assignment vienna).

  • Barbara Murray
    Barbara Murray

    English actress (d. 2014.

  • Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee

    English actor, portrayed the third doctor (b. 1919).

  • Susan Roces
    Susan Roces

    Producer and actress from the philippines.

  • Christopherjame Columbus

    Italian explorer who completed four voyages across the Atlantic Ocean, opening the way for widespread European exploration and the eventual...

  • Churchill

    Legendary British boxer known for his fierce fighting style and iconic victories.

  • Marquis de Lafayette

    French military officer who fought in the American Revolutionary War.

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May 20, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 20, 1938:

  • East Timor National Day.
  • Cameroon National Day.

Observances on May 20, 1938:

  • World Bee Day

Saints celebrated on May 20, 1938:

  • Saint Austregisilus
  • Saint Lucifer
  • Saint Theodore of Pavia
  • Saint Bernardine of Siena
  • Saint Ivo of Chartres

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May 20, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 20, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Holiday

Holiday

Release year: 1938

Directed by: George Cukor

Starring: Katharine Hepburn, Cary Grant, Doris Nolan, Lew Ayres

Country: United States of America

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Alexander's Ragtime Band

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Henry King

Starring: Tyrone Power, Alice Faye, Don Ameche, Ethel Merman

Country: United States of America

The Saint in New York

The Saint in New York

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Ben Holmes

Starring: Louis Hayward, Kay Sutton, Sig Ruman, Jonathan Hale

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

Kentucky Moonshine

Kentucky Moonshine

Release year: 1938

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Harry Ritz, Jimmy Ritz, Al Ritz, Tony Martin

May 20, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 20, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

The Boat Race

The Boat Race

Release year: 1938

Starring: Clare Balding, Andrew Cotter, Wayne Pommen, Helen Skelton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Byng-Ho!

Byng-Ho!

Release year: 1938

Starring: Douglas Byng, The BBC Television Orchestra

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 20, 1938?

On May 20, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 20, 1938?

On May 20, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 20, 1938?

On May 20, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 20th?

May 20th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 20th 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 20th, such as:

  • 2019 - Threety-two people were killed when islamic state members set off a prison riot in vahdat (tajikistan) and started a fire at a jail in vahdat.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: lava continues to spew from kilauea (hawaii) fissures, reaching the pacific ocean, and severely injuring one person.
  • 2017 - Libyan civil war (2014-2018): an attack on an airbase controlled by the libyan national army in southern libya has claimed 140 lives.

Find out more about May 20th

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for May 1938?

May 1938 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.

Discover how May 1938 calendar looked like.

Friday May 20, 1938