What happened on Saturday April 02, 1938?

About April 2nd, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Whirlaway was a remarkable American Thoroughbred racehorse who achieved the prestigious Triple Crown in 1941, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. Known for his distinctive racing style and exceptional speed, he became one of the most celebrated racehorses of his era. Whirlaway was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and remained an influential figure in horse racing history until his death in 1953.
  • Day of the week: April 2nd, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

More about April 2nd, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on April 2nd, 1938.

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April 02, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 02, 1938:

  • Whirlaway: Legendary Triple Crown Champion Whirlaway was a remarkable American Thoroughbred racehorse who achieved the prestigious Triple Crown in 1941, winning the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Belmont Stakes. Known for his distinctive racing style and exceptional speed, he became one of the most celebrated racehorses of his era. Whirlaway was inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and remained an influential figure in horse racing history until his death in 1953.
  • Historic Oxford Boat Race Televised The 90th Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge Universities was a landmark event, marking the first time the prestigious rowing competition was televised. This technological milestone represented a significant moment in sports broadcasting history.
  • Egyptian Parliamentary Elections of 1938 A three-day parliamentary election concluded in Egypt, with Prime Minister Muhammad Mahmoud Pasha's party successfully winning a majority of seats, reinforcing the political landscape of the country during the late 1930s.

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April 02, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 02, 1938?


April 02, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 92nd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 02, 1938 can also be written as 4/2/1938 in the US and as 2/4/1938 in UK and Europe.

April 02, 1938 in April 1938 calendar

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Who was born on April 02, 1938?


Famous people born on April 02, 1938:

  • Ali MacGraw

    Iconic Hollywood actress famous for her roles in 'Love Story' and 'The Getaway', who became a major sex symbol of the 1970s.

  • Booker Little

    Influential jazz trumpet player and composer known for his innovative work in hard bop and avant-garde jazz before his tragically early...

  • Hans-Michael Rehberg
  • Martine Franck
  • Nino Marazzita
  • Carlo Mario Guerci

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April 02, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 02, 1938:

  • Antonio Bortone

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April 02, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 2nd is Aries.

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April 02, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 02, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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April 02, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 02, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 02, 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 April 02, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 13% full, rising at 06:27 am and setting at 09:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on Mar 16, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Apr 14, 1938.

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How old is someone born on April 02, 1938?


Someone born on April 02, 1938 is:

87 years 1 month old,

or 1045 months and 1 day old,

or 4544 weeks

or 31808 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 02, 1938?

There are 335 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 2nd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 02, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 02, 1938.

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