What happened on Tuesday January 04, 1938?

About January 4th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress, addressing the global political climate and domestic economic challenges. He acknowledged the world's 'high tension and disorder' and emphasized the need for national self-defense. Roosevelt also advocated for labor reforms, calling for legislation to eliminate 'starvation wages and intolerable hours' as a crucial component of economic recovery.
  • Day of the week: January 4th, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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January 04, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 04, 1938:

  • Roosevelt's State of the Union Address Highlights Global Tensions and Economic Recovery U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered the annual State of the Union address to Congress, addressing the global political climate and domestic economic challenges. He acknowledged the world's 'high tension and disorder' and emphasized the need for national self-defense. Roosevelt also advocated for labor reforms, calling for legislation to eliminate 'starvation wages and intolerable hours' as a crucial component of economic recovery.
  • Founding of the March of Dimes The March of Dimes, a prominent nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health of mothers and babies, was established. Initially focused on combating polio, the organization would later expand its mission to prevent birth defects and support maternal and infant health.
  • DUPE: Broadway Debut of 'The Cradle Will Rock' The musical play 'The Cradle Will Rock', written by Marc Blitzstein and directed by Orson Welles, made its Broadway debut at the Windsor Theatre. This groundbreaking theatrical work was known for its pro-labor themes and innovative staging.

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

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What day of the week was January 04, 1938?


January 04, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 4th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 04, 1938 can also be written as 1/4/1938 in the US and as 4/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

January 04, 1938 in January 1938 calendar

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


Famous people died on January 04, 1938:

  • Paola Drigo
  • Edward Kimball

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 4th is Capricorn.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 04, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:45 am and setting at 08:48 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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How old is someone born on January 04, 1938?


Someone born on January 04, 1938 is:

87 years 4 months old,

or 1048 months and 10 days old,

or 4558 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31907 days old,

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

There are 235 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 4th 2026.

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

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

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