What happened on Thursday May 12, 1938?

About May 12th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull officially declines the Soviet Union's proposal for a joint defense pact designed to counter the rising military threat of Nazi Germany. This diplomatic rejection highlights the complex geopolitical tensions and mutual distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: May 12th, 1938 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Taurus (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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May 12, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 12, 1938:

  • US Rejects Soviet Defense Proposal Against Nazi Germany U.S. Secretary of State Cordell Hull officially declines the Soviet Union's proposal for a joint defense pact designed to counter the rising military threat of Nazi Germany. This diplomatic rejection highlights the complex geopolitical tensions and mutual distrust between the United States and the Soviet Union in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Japanese Capture of Amoy The Amoy Operation concludes with Japanese military forces successfully establishing control over Amoy (now Xiamen), a significant port city in southeastern China. This event was part of the broader Japanese Imperial expansion and aggression during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
  • Discovery of LSD at Sandoz Laboratories Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz Laboratories first synthesizes lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), a potent psychoactive compound originally developed by chemist Albert Hofmann while researching potential medical applications. This groundbreaking chemical discovery would later have profound implications for psychiatry, neuroscience, and counterculture movements.

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May 12, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was May 12, 1938?


May 12, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 132nd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 12, 1938 can also be written as 5/12/1938 in the US and as 12/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 12, 1938?


Famous people born on May 12, 1938:

  • Millie Perkins
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    American actress best known for her powerful portrayal of Anne Frank in the 1959 film adaptation of the famous Holocaust diary.

  • Carla Bley

    Renowned jazz pianist, composer, and bandleader who has been a significant innovator in avant-garde and experimental jazz music.

  • Marie-Josée Roig

    French politician who served as a member of the National Assembly from 2007 to 2012, representing the 1st district of Vaucluse and serving...

  • Susan Hampshire

    British actress known for her roles in television series and films, including notable performances in 'Vanity Fair' and 'Living Free'.

  • Jim Massey

    Contemporary American artist specializing in sculptural works created from industrial steel tubing, known for his innovative approach to...

  • Ernesto Lupo

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May 12, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on May 12, 1938:

  • Luigi Rava

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May 12, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 12th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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May 12, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for May 12, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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May 12, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on May 12, 1938 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 12, 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 May 12, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 99% full, rising at 06:39 pm and setting at 05:06 am.

The previous full moon was on Apr 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on May 14, 1938.

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How old is someone born on May 12, 1938?


Someone born on May 12, 1938 is:

87 years and 2 days old,

or 1044 months and 2 days old,

or 4539 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31779 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on May 12, 1938?

There are 363 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday May 12th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on May 12, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on May 12, 1938.

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