What happened on Thursday October 13, 1938?

About October 13th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) commenced production of the iconic film 'The Wizard of Oz', which would become one of the most beloved and influential movies in cinema history, starring Judy Garland.
  • Day of the week: October 13th, 1938 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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October 13, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 13, 1938:

  • Production Begins on The Wizard of Oz Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) commenced production of the iconic film 'The Wizard of Oz', which would become one of the most beloved and influential movies in cinema history, starring Judy Garland.
  • Hungary's Territorial Demands Against Czechoslovakia Hungary formally requested that the four signatories of the Munich Agreement mediate and resolve Hungarian territorial claims against Czechoslovakia, escalating tensions in Central Europe during the lead-up to World War II.
  • Ethnic Displacement in Teschen Authorities in Teschen issued orders mandating that all Czech settlers who arrived after November 1918 must leave the region by November 1, reflecting the complex ethnic tensions and population movements in Central Europe during this period.
  • Death of E. C. Segar E. C. Segar, the American cartoonist famous for creating the iconic comic strip character Popeye, passed away, leaving behind a significant legacy in comic art and popular culture.
  • Birth of Christiane Hörbiger Christiane Hörbiger, a renowned Austrian actress who would become a prominent figure in German-language theater and film, was born in Vienna, Austria.

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

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What day of the week was October 13, 1938?


October 13, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 286th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 13, 1938 can also be written as 10/13/1938 in the US and as 13/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 13, 1938?


Famous people born on October 13, 1938:

  • Shirley Caesar

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  • Enzo Dara

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


Famous people died on October 13, 1938:

  • E. C. Segar

    American cartoonist, created popeye (b. 1894).

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 13th is Libra.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 13, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 69% full, rising at 08:29 pm and setting at 11:30 am.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1938.

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How old is someone born on October 13, 1938?


Someone born on October 13, 1938 is:

86 years 6 months old,

or 1038 months and 10 days old,

or 4514 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31604 days old,

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

There are 173 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 13th 2025.

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

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

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