What happened on Tuesday May 03, 1938?

About May 3rd, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler embarked on a week-long state visit to Italy, where he was warmly received by Benito Mussolini. This visit symbolized the growing alliance between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, strengthening the Axis powers before World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 3rd, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • #1 US song: The Girl In The Bonnet Of Blue by Dick Todd
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

More about May 3rd, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on May 3rd, 1938.

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May 03, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 03, 1938:

  • Hitler's State Visit to Italy Adolf Hitler embarked on a week-long state visit to Italy, where he was warmly received by Benito Mussolini. This visit symbolized the growing alliance between Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy, strengthening the Axis powers before World War II.
  • Establishment of Flossenbürg Concentration Camp The Nazi regime established the Flossenbürg concentration camp in Bavaria, Germany, which would become a site of immense human suffering during World War II. The camp was primarily used to imprison political prisoners, Jews, and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi regime.
  • Vatican Recognizes Franco's Leadership in Spain The Vatican officially recognized Francisco Franco as the head of state in Spain, signaling diplomatic support for the Nationalist leader following the Spanish Civil War. This recognition further legitimized Franco's authoritarian regime.
  • Soviet Arrest of Stanislav Kosior Stanislav Kosior, a prominent Soviet politician and Communist Party leader, was arrested during Joseph Stalin's Great Purge. This event was part of the widespread political repression that eliminated many high-ranking Soviet officials.
  • Empire Exhibition Opens in Glasgow King George VI officially opened the Empire Exhibition in Glasgow, Scotland, showcasing the industrial and cultural achievements of the British Empire during a period of significant global change.
  • 'Box Office Poison' Article Published The Independent Film Journal published a controversial article labeling several prominent Hollywood actresses as 'Box Office Poison', criticizing their high salaries despite poor film performance. Notable actresses mentioned included Greta Garbo, Marlene Dietrich, and Mae West, highlighting the economic pressures in the film industry during the late 1930s.

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May 03, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 03, 1938?


May 03, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 123rd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 03, 1938 can also be written as 5/3/1938 in the US and as 3/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 03, 1938?


Famous people born on May 03, 1938:

  • Omar Abdel-Rahman

    Radical Islamic cleric known as the 'Blind Sheikh' who was convicted for his role in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing and planning...

  • Louis Tobback

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May 03, 1938: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on May 03, 1938 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week May 2nd and May 8th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).

May 03, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on May 03, 1938 was The Girl In The Bonnet Of Blue by Dick Todd, according to the music chart for the week May 2nd and May 8th.

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May 03, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 3rd is Taurus.

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May 03, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 03, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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May 03, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 03, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 03, 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 03, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 20% full, rising at 08:46 am and setting at 11:50 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on May 03, 1938?


Someone born on May 03, 1938 is:

87 years 1 month old,

or 1045 months and 2 days old,

or 4544 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31810 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 03, 1938?

There are 332 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 3rd 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 03, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 03, 1938.

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