What happened on Saturday January 01, 1938?

Here's what happened on January 01, 1938:

• March of Dimes Foundation Established The March of Dimes, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving infant health and preventing birth defects, was founded. This organization would go on to play a crucial role in medical research and public health initiatives.
• Roosevelt's State of the Union Address U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress, highlighting global tensions and calling for critical labor reforms. He emphasized the need to address economic inequalities by ending starvation wages and improving working conditions.
• Estonia Adopts New Constitution Estonia implemented a new constitutional framework, signaling significant political reforms and potentially restructuring the nation's governance model during a tumultuous period in European history.
• The Cradle Will Rock Broadway Premiere The groundbreaking musical play *The Cradle Will Rock*, written by Marc Blitzstein and directed by the legendary Orson Welles, made its Broadway debut at the Windsor Theatre. The production was known for its provocative social commentary and innovative theatrical approach.

Events in 1938

January 01, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Jan. 01, 1938

Newspapers from Jan. 01, 1938

January 01, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 1st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 01, 1938 can also be written as 1/1/1938 in the US and as 1/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

January 01, 1938 in January 1938 calendar

Famous people born on January 01, 1938:

• Frank Langella

  Acclaimed American actor with a distinguished theater and film career, known for memorable roles in 'Dracula' and numerous Broadway...

• Gus Trikonis

  Versatile American performer who worked as an actor, singer, and dancer, transitioning to directing in 1975.

• Anthony Hopkins

  Legendary Welsh actor, Oscar winner, and one of the most acclaimed performers of his generation, known for iconic roles in films like 'The...

• Eugene Kleiner

  Pioneering venture capitalist who co-founded Kleiner Perkins, a legendary Silicon Valley investment firm that played a crucial role in...

• Marien Ngouabi

  Congolese political leader who served as President of the Republic of the Congo from 1969 to 1977, playing a significant role in the...

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on January 1st

Famous people died on January 01, 1938:

• Alice Bailly

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on January 1st

January 01, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 01, 1938 was You're A Sweet Little Headache by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton), according to the music chart for the week December 27th and January 2nd.

1. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton) - You're A Sweet Little Headache
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Thanks for Everything
3. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - They Say

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 1st is Capricorn.

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Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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January 01, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 01, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 01, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 01, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 1% full, rising at 07:00 am and setting at 05:48 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Jan 16, 1938.

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Your place in the Universe on January 01, 1938

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Someone born on January 01, 1938 is:

87 years 3 months old,

or 1047 months and 22 days old,

or 4555 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31889 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 01, 1938?

There are 253 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 1st 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 01, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 01, 1938.

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