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see horoscope and birth chart for December 01, 1938What happened on Thursday, December 1, 1938?
About December 1st, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On December 1, 1938, a school bus carrying 39 students was struck by a freight train in South Jordan, Utah, during a snowstorm. The collision resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including 23 students and the bus driver, making it the deadliest school bus accident in U.S. history at that time.
- Day of the week: December 1st, 1938 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
- #1 US song: The Umbrella Man by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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- December 01, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 01, 1938?
- Who was born on December 01, 1938?
- December 01, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- December 01, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
- December 01, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 01, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 01, 1938?
- Back in 1938
December 01, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 01, 1938:
- Tragic Utah school bus-train collision On December 1, 1938, a school bus carrying 39 students was struck by a freight train in South Jordan, Utah, during a snowstorm. The collision resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including 23 students and the bus driver, making it the deadliest school bus accident in U.S. history at that time. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Halifax Slasher hoax revealed In November 1938, the town of Halifax, England, was gripped by reports of a mysterious attacker known as the 'Halifax Slasher.' However, investigations revealed that the attacks were fabricated, leading to the hoax being exposed by December 1, 1938. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Birth of New Zealand cricketer Bill Playle William Rodger Playle, known as Bill Playle, was born on December 1, 1938, in Palmerston North, New Zealand. He later became a notable cricketer, playing eight Test matches for New Zealand between 1958 and 1963. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 01, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1938
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What day of the week was December 01, 1938?
December 01, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 335th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 01, 1938 can also be written as 12/1/1938 in the US and as 1/12/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 01, 1938?
Famous people born on December 01, 1938:
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Sandy NelsonSandy Nelson was a prominent American rock and roll drummer known for his influential contributions to the 1950s and 1960s music scene.
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Anna Mazzamauro
December 01, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 01, 1938:
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Franz Kossmat
December 01, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 01, 1938 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week November 28th and December 4th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
December 01, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?
The number 1 song in the USA on December 01, 1938 was The Umbrella Man by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week November 28th and December 4th.
- Kay Kyser & His Orchestra - The Umbrella Man
December 01, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 1st is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.
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December 01, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 01, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 01, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 01, 1938 was Waxing gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 01, 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 December 01, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 12:49 pm and setting at 01:36 am.
The previous full moon was on Nov 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Dec 07, 1938.
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Someone born on December 01, 1938 is:
87 years 8 months old,
or 1052 months and 9 days old,
or 4575 weeks and 4 days old,
or 32029 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 01, 1938?
There are 113 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 1st 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 01, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 01, 1938.
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Back in 1938
Why 1938 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 1, 1938, a 1938 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 1, 1938 includes Tragic Utah school bus-train collision, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 1, 1938 included “The Umbrella Man” by Kay Kyser & His Orchestra, a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 1, 1938 included The Adventures of Robin Hood, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 1, 1938 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Sandy Nelson, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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