What happened on Saturday August 13, 1938?

About August 13th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: On August 13, 1938, a thrilling head-to-head horse race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti took place at Del Mar racetrack in California. The high-stakes race, with a $25,000 prize, was broadcast nationwide over the radio, allowing millions of Americans to listen to the exciting competition in real-time. Seabiscuit emerged victorious in a narrow and dramatic finish, further cementing his status as a legendary racehorse of the era.
  • Day of the week: August 13th, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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August 13, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 13, 1938:

  • Seabiscuit Wins Historic Radio-Broadcast Horse Race On August 13, 1938, a thrilling head-to-head horse race between Seabiscuit and Ligaroti took place at Del Mar racetrack in California. The high-stakes race, with a $25,000 prize, was broadcast nationwide over the radio, allowing millions of Americans to listen to the exciting competition in real-time. Seabiscuit emerged victorious in a narrow and dramatic finish, further cementing his status as a legendary racehorse of the era.
  • Fatal Czech Airlines Crash in Germany On August 13, 1938, a Czech Airlines Savoia-Marchetti S.73 aircraft crashed in Kiel, Germany, resulting in a tragic loss of life. Of the 17 people aboard the aircraft, 16 perished in the accident, highlighting the significant aviation safety challenges of the late 1930s.

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August 13, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

LIFE Magazine

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What day of the week was August 13, 1938?


August 13, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 225th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 13, 1938 can also be written as 8/13/1938 in the US and as 13/8/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on August 13, 1938?


Famous people born on August 13, 1938:

  • Bill Masterton

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August 13, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 13, 1938:

  • Grit Haid

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August 13, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 13th is Leo.

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August 13, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 13, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 13, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 13, 1938 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 13, 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 August 13, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 89% full, rising at 08:50 pm and setting at 09:26 am.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1938.

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How old is someone born on August 13, 1938?


Someone born on August 13, 1938 is:

86 years 7 months old,

or 1039 months and 9 days old,

or 4519 weeks

or 31633 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 13, 1938?

There are 144 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday August 13th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 13, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 13, 1938.

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