What happened on Thursday August 04, 1938?

About August 4th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Lord Walter Runciman arrived in Prague as British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's special envoy to mediate the escalating tensions surrounding the Sudetenland crisis. His mission was to investigate the complex political situation between Czechoslovakia and its ethnic German minority, which was becoming increasingly volatile in the lead-up to the Munich Agreement.
  • Day of the week: August 4th, 1938 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: First Quarter
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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August 04, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 04, 1938:

  • Lord Runciman's Diplomatic Mission to Czechoslovakia Lord Walter Runciman arrived in Prague as British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's special envoy to mediate the escalating tensions surrounding the Sudetenland crisis. His mission was to investigate the complex political situation between Czechoslovakia and its ethnic German minority, which was becoming increasingly volatile in the lead-up to the Munich Agreement.
  • Death of Silent Film Star Pearl White Pearl White, a pioneering American actress renowned for her groundbreaking work in silent film serials, particularly action and adventure genres, passed away on August 4, 1938. She was famous for her daring stunts in popular series like 'The Perils of Pauline' and was a significant figure in early 20th-century cinema.

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August 04, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 04, 1938?


August 04, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 216th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 04, 1938 can also be written as 8/4/1938 in the US and as 4/8/1938 in UK and Europe.

August 04, 1938 in August 1938 calendar

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Who was born on August 04, 1938?


Famous people born on August 04, 1938:

  • Terry Wogan

    Terry Wogan was a beloved Irish broadcaster and television presenter, famous for his witty and charming style on BBC Radio 2 and television...

  • Bernard Charrier
  • Simon Preston
  • Bruno Foucart
  • Jean Nguza Karl-i-Bond

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Famous people born on August 4th

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August 04, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 04, 1938:

  • Pearl White
    Pearl White

    Pearl white was an american silent film actress best known for her work in serial films, particularly in 'the perils of pauline'.

  • Rudolf G. Binding

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Famous people who died on August 4th

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August 04, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 4th is Leo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 04, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 04, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 04, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 04, 1938 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 04, 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 August 04, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 03:13 pm and setting at 01:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1938.

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How old is someone born on August 04, 1938?


Someone born on August 04, 1938 is:

86 years 9 months old,

or 1041 months and 10 days old,

or 4527 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31695 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 04, 1938?

There are 82 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday August 4th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 04, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 04, 1938.

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