Saturday May 21, 1938: on this day

About May 21st, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Matsuo Toi kills 30 people in a village in Okayama, Japan, in the Tsuyama massacre, the world's worst spree killing by an individual until 1982.
  • Day of the week: May 21st, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Famous Birthdays: Raymond Burr, Tom Daley
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Holiday directed by George Cukor

More about May 21st, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on May 21st, 1938.

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What day of the week was May 21, 1938?


May 21, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 141st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 21, 1938 can also be written as 5/21/1938 in the US and as 21/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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May 21, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 21, 1938:

  • Matsuo toi kills 30 people in a village in okayama, japan, in the tsuyama massacre, the world's worst spree killing by an individual until 1982.

May 21, 1938: What were the magazines covers that day?

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May 21, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 21st is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini 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 21, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 21, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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May 21, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 21, 1938 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 21, 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 21, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:45 am and setting at 12:49 pm.

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 21, 1938?


Famous people born on May 21, 1938:

  • Urs Widmer

    Swiss writer.

  • Ross Hagen

    American actor, director, screenwriter, and producer.

  • Lee Williams (Shot)

    American singer (d. 2011).

  • Charles Dizenzo

    Hackensack writer.

  • David Groh in Brooklyn

    New york, usa.

  • American singer (d. 2011).

  • Kay Pollak
  • Francisco Copello
  • Luis Hernán Álvarez
  • Ana Diosdado

Whose famous birthday is on May 21st?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 21st:

  • Raymond Burr
    Raymond Burr

    Raymond Burr was a Canadian-American actor who also served as a politician in California.

  • Tom Daley
    Tom Daley

    Tom daley is an english diver and olympian known for his success in the sport, including winning multiple medals at the olympic games.

  • Nick Cassavetes
    Nick Cassavetes

    American screenwriter and actor.

  • Fats Waller
    Fats Waller

    American musician (born 1904).

  • Kay Kendall
    Kay Kendall

    British actress genevieve dies from leukemia at 32.

  • Mutya Buena
    Mutya Buena

    English singer-songwriter (sugababes, mutya keisha siobhan).

  • Al Franken
    Al Franken

    He is an american comedian, writer, and us senator.

  • Fairuza Balk
    Fairuza Balk

    Fairuza balk is an american actress known for her roles in the craft and gas food lodging.

  • Judge Reinhold
    Judge Reinhold

    Judge reinhold is an american actor known for his roles in popular films such as beverly hills cop and the santa clause.

  • Eduardo Verástegui
    Eduardo Verástegui

    Eduardo verástegui is a mexican actor, singer, and producer known for his roles in films such as bella and chasing papi.

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How old is someone born on May 21, 1938?


Someone born on May 21, 1938 is:

86 years and 15 days old,

or 1032 months and 15 days old,

or 4489 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31427 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 21, 1938?

There are 350 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 21st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 21, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 21, 1938.

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May 21, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 21, 1938:

  • Frank Jefferis
  • Edgar Lewis
  • Einar Hjörleifsson Kvaran (79)

What famous deaths happened on May 21st?

Famous deaths on May 21st:

  • John Garfield
    John Garfield

    American actor who starred in 31 films between 1938 and 1951.

  • John Gielgud
    John Gielgud

    English actor, director, and producer (d. 2000).

  • Vaughn Monroe
    Vaughn Monroe

    American musician, singer and bandleader in the aeur40s.

  • Andrea Leeds
    Andrea Leeds

    Actress (stage door and earthbound), dies at 70 from cancer.

  • Seville

    Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to circumnavigate the globe.

  • Jane Addams

    American feminist and social worker.

  • Dovey Roundtree

    Trailblazing African American civil rights activist and lawyer.

  • Tyronza Cornelius

    Renowned author known for their impactful storytelling.

  • Dovey Johnson Roundtree

    Pioneering African American civil rights activist and attorney.

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May 21, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 21, 1938:

  • Equals-to-the-Apostles
  • Dia de la Afrocolombianidad marks the abolition of slavery in Colombia.
  • Navy Day (Dfa de las Glorias Navales) in Chile.

Observances on May 21, 1938:

  • International Tea Day
  • World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development

Saints celebrated on May 21, 1938:

  • Saint Constantine the Great
  • Saints Constantine and Helena
  • Saint Mireille
  • Saint Charles-EugFne de Mazenod
  • Saint Goderik

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May 21, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 21, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

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

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

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Ben Holmes

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

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

Kentucky Moonshine

Release year: 1938

Directed by: David Butler

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

May 21, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 21, 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 21, 1938?

On May 21, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 21, 1938?

On May 21, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 21, 1938?

On May 21, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 21st?

May 21st refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 21st 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 21st, such as:

  • 2019 - An ambush occurred at 12th mile on khonsa deomali road in tirap district, arunachal pradesh. eleven people were killed.
  • 2018 - Economy of japan: sony has agreed to a $2.3billion deal in which they will purchase a controlling stake in emi music publishing. this deal will allow sony to indirectly own 90% the music publisher and its 2 million songs.
  • 2017 - War in afghanistan (2001-present: at least 20 afghan police officers are killed in a taliban raid in southern afghanistan.

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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.

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Saturday May 21, 1938