What happened on Saturday February 05, 1938?

Here's what happened on February 05, 1938:

• Final Hitler Cabinet Meeting The Hitler Cabinet convened for its final meeting, signaling a pivotal moment in the Nazi government's organizational structure and potential strategic shifts.
• Anti-Semitic Professional Restrictions In a continuation of Nazi discriminatory policies, Jews were prohibited from working as auctioneers in Germany, further marginalizing the Jewish population and restricting their economic opportunities.
• Nazi Economic Leadership Change Walther Funk was appointed as the new Reich Minister of Economics in Nazi Germany, further consolidating the Nazi regime's control over the country's economic policies and institutions.
• Battle of Alfambra The Battle of Alfambra began during the Spanish Civil War, marking a significant military engagement between Republican and Nationalist forces in the ongoing conflict.
• Soviet Rescue Mission Tragedy A Soviet aircraft crashed into a mountain in Kandalaksha during a challenging rescue mission intended to save Russian scientists stranded on an ice floe in Greenland. The crash resulted in 13 fatalities out of 19 crew members, highlighting the dangerous nature of polar expeditions.
• 3rd British Empire Games Opening The 3rd British Empire Games commenced in Sydney, Australia, bringing together athletes from across the British Empire to compete in a significant international sporting event.
• World Figure Skating Championship Megan Taylor from the United Kingdom emerged victorious in the ladies' competition at the World Figure Skating Championships held in Stockholm, representing a significant achievement in international figure skating.
• World Record Speed Skating Performance Hans Engnestangen set a world record in speed skating, completing the 500-meter race in an impressive 41.8 seconds, showcasing the pinnacle of athletic achievement in winter sports during the late 1930s.
• 4th Central American and Caribbean Games The 4th Central American and Caribbean Games officially opened in Panama City, promoting regional athletic competition and cultural exchange.

Events in 1938

February 05, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 05, 1938

Newspapers from Feb. 05, 1938

February 05, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 36th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 05, 1938 can also be written as 2/5/1938 in the US and as 5/2/1938 in UK and Europe.

February 05, 1938 in February 1938 calendar

Famous people born on February 05, 1938:

• John Guare

  Renowned American playwright known for innovative theatrical works that explore complex family dynamics and societal ambitions.

Famous people born in 1938

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Famous people died on February 05, 1938:

• Hans Litten

  Courageous German lawyer who famously cross-examined Adolf Hitler in 1931 and was later persecuted by the Nazi regime, dying in a...

• Charles Dazey
• Axel Ljung
• Walter Augustin Villiger

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on February 5th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 5th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 05, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 05, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 05, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 05, 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 05, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 30% full, rising at 09:14 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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Your place in the Universe on February 05, 1938

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Someone born on February 05, 1938 is:

87 years 2 months old,

or 1046 months and 18 days old,

or 4550 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31854 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 05, 1938?

There are 289 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday February 5th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 05, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 05, 1938.

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