What happened on Sunday January 02, 1938?

Here's what happened on January 02, 1938:

• Canton's Resistance Against Japanese Invasion During the Second Sino-Japanese War, Chinese officials in Canton (Guangzhou) prepared to implement a scorched earth strategy before surrendering the city to Japanese forces. This desperate tactic was intended to deny resources and strategic advantages to the invading Japanese military.
• Simon and Schuster Publishing House Founded Simon and Schuster, a prominent American book publishing company, was established in New York City. The publishing house would go on to become one of the most influential book publishers in the United States, releasing numerous bestsellers and works across various genres.
• David Bailey Born David Bailey, a pioneering British fashion and portrait photographer, was born in Leytonstone, England. He would later become a key figure in the 1960s photography scene, known for his iconic portraits of celebrities and influential role in defining the era's visual aesthetic.
• Dana Ulery Birth Dana Ulery, an innovative computer scientist, was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. She would become a pioneering woman in computing, making significant contributions to the early development of computer technologies and scientific computing.
• Farouk El-Baz Birth Farouk El-Baz, a renowned Egyptian-born American space scientist, was born in Mansoura, Egypt. He would later play a significant role in NASA's lunar exploration programs, including the Apollo missions, and become an important figure in planetary geology and space research.
• Goh Kun Birth Goh Kun, a prominent South Korean politician, was born in Keijo (now Seoul), Korea, during the Japanese colonial period. He would later become an important figure in Korean politics, serving in various high-ranking governmental positions.
• Hans Herbjørnsrud Birth Hans Herbjørnsrud, a notable Norwegian author, was born in Heddal. He would contribute to Norwegian literature with his distinctive writing style and storytelling, representing an important voice in 20th-century Scandinavian literature.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from Jan. 02, 1938

Newspapers from Jan. 02, 1938

January 02, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 2nd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 02, 1938 can also be written as 1/2/1938 in the US and as 2/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

January 02, 1938 in January 1938 calendar

Famous people born on January 02, 1938:

• Ian Brady

  Infamous Scottish serial killer who, along with Myra Hindley, committed horrific child murders in the 1960s, known as the Moors Murderers.

• Robert Smithson

  Influential American artist and pioneer of the Land Art movement, known for groundbreaking works like 'Spiral Jetty'.

• David Bailey

  Iconic English fashion photographer who defined the visual aesthetic of the 1960s.

• Lynn Conway

  Groundbreaking computer scientist and transgender activist who made significant contributions to microchip design and computer architecture.

• Massimo Foschi
• Farouk El-Baz
• Piero Craveri

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on January 2nd

Famous people died on January 02, 1938:

• Henry Victor Deligny

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on January 2nd

January 02, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on January 02, 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 2nd 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 02, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on January 02, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 02, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 4% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 06:47 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 02, 1938

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Someone born on January 02, 1938 is:

87 years 4 months old,

or 1048 months and 11 days old,

or 4558 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31908 days old,

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

There are 234 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 2nd 2026.

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

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

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