What happened on Friday February 04, 1938?

About February 4th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Adolf Hitler dramatically restructures the German military leadership, abolishing the War Ministry and creating the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces). This strategic move gives him direct control of the military. He forces the resignation of key military leaders like General Werner von Fritsch and replaces them with Nazi-aligned officers, including General Walther von Brauchitsch. He also dismisses Foreign Minister Baron Konstantin von Neurath, replacing him with Joachim von Ribbentrop.
  • Day of the week: February 4th, 1938 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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February 04, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 04, 1938:

  • Hitler Consolidates Military Power Adolf Hitler dramatically restructures the German military leadership, abolishing the War Ministry and creating the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht (High Command of the Armed Forces). This strategic move gives him direct control of the military. He forces the resignation of key military leaders like General Werner von Fritsch and replaces them with Nazi-aligned officers, including General Walther von Brauchitsch. He also dismisses Foreign Minister Baron Konstantin von Neurath, replacing him with Joachim von Ribbentrop.
  • Nazi Military Reorganization Adolf Hitler fundamentally restructures the German military leadership, abolishing the war minister position and establishing a new command structure. He appoints General Wilhelm Keitel as chief of the armed forces high command (OKW) and Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch as Commander-in-Chief of the Army, consolidating Nazi control over military operations.
  • Snow White Film Release Walt Disney's groundbreaking animated feature film 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' is released, marking a significant milestone in animation history. The film becomes a massive commercial success, earning more box office revenue than any other motion picture in 1938 and revolutionizing the animation industry.
  • Our Town Broadway Premiere Thornton Wilder's critically acclaimed play 'Our Town' opens in New York City, introducing a innovative theatrical work that explores the everyday life of a small American town through a unique, meta-theatrical narrative style.

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

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What day of the week was February 04, 1938?


February 04, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 35th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 04, 1938 can also be written as 2/4/1938 in the US and as 4/2/1938 in UK and Europe.

February 04, 1938 in February 1938 calendar

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Who was born on February 04, 1938?


Famous people born on February 04, 1938:

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 4th is Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on February 04, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 04, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 08:43 am and setting at 10:56 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on February 04, 1938?


Someone born on February 04, 1938 is:

87 years 2 months old,

or 1046 months and 29 days old,

or 4552 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31865 days old,

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

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

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