What happened on Wednesday October 05, 1938?

About October 5th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Winston Churchill delivered a landmark speech in the House of Commons, boldly denouncing the Munich Agreement as 'a total and unmitigated defeat', highlighting the potential appeasement risks with Nazi Germany.
  • Day of the week: October 5th, 1938 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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October 05, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 05, 1938:

  • Churchill's Powerful Critique of Munich Agreement Winston Churchill delivered a landmark speech in the House of Commons, boldly denouncing the Munich Agreement as 'a total and unmitigated defeat', highlighting the potential appeasement risks with Nazi Germany.
  • Nazi Persecution: Jewish Passport Invalidation In an escalating series of antisemitic measures, Nazi Germany invalidated passports held by Jewish citizens, further marginalizing and restricting the Jewish population's rights and mobility.
  • Czechoslovakia's Political Upheaval: President Benes Resigns In a significant political moment, Czechoslovakian President Eduard Benes resigned from his position, marking a critical period in the country's history following the Munich Agreement and increasing Nazi German pressure.
  • Death of Saint Faustina Kowalska Saint Faustina Kowalska, a renowned Polish religious figure known for her mystical experiences and writings on divine mercy, passed away at the young age of 33.
  • Claud Cockburn's Controversial Reporting Journalist Claud Cockburn published an article in The Week reporting Charles Lindbergh's controversial statement about the Luftwaffe's military superiority over multiple European air forces.
  • Birth of Teresa Heinz Kerry Teresa Heinz Kerry, an American philanthropist and wife of former U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, was born on this date.
  • Texaco Star Theater Debuts on Radio The Texaco Star Theater made its first broadcast on American radio, marking a milestone in entertainment and media history.

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

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What day of the week was October 05, 1938?


October 05, 1938 was a Wednesday and it was the 278th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 05, 1938 can also be written as 10/5/1938 in the US and as 5/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 05, 1938?


Famous people born on October 05, 1938:

  • Teresa Heinz

    Philanthropist and prominent political spouse known for her significant role in supporting charitable causes and being married to former...

  • Johnny Duncan

    Country-western singer and songwriter who gained recognition in the 1970s, coming from a musical family and establishing himself in...

  • Silvia Vegetti Finzi

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October 05, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 05, 1938:

  • Faustina Kowalska

    Saint Faustina Kowalska was a Polish Roman Catholic nun known for her mystical experiences and her role in spreading the Divine Mercy...

  • Albert Ranft

    Swedish actor and director (b. 1858).

  • Sebastiano Castagna

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October 05, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 5th is Libra.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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October 05, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 05, 1938 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 05, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 03:25 pm and setting at 03:05 am.

The previous full moon was on Sep 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Oct 09, 1938.

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How old is someone born on October 05, 1938?


Someone born on October 05, 1938 is:

86 years 6 months old,

or 1038 months and 18 days old,

or 4516 weeks

or 31612 days old,

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

There are 165 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday October 5th 2025.

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

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

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