What happened on Saturday April 16, 1938?

About April 16th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) while researching potential medical applications, an event that would later have profound implications for pharmacology, psychology, and counterculture movements.
  • Day of the week: April 16th, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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April 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on April 16, 1938:

  • Discovery of LSD Swiss chemist Albert Hofmann accidentally synthesized lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) while researching potential medical applications, an event that would later have profound implications for pharmacology, psychology, and counterculture movements.
  • Anglo-Italian Easter Accords of 1938 A diplomatic agreement signed in Rome between the United Kingdom and Italy, which marked a significant moment of international diplomacy before World War II. The pact involved Britain recognizing Italy's controversial annexation of Abyssinia (Ethiopia) in exchange for Italy's commitment to withdraw troops from Spain and reduce regional tensions.
  • British-Arab Conflict in Jenin A violent confrontation between British troops and local Arab fighters in Jenin, resulting in 16-20 Arab casualties. The battle erupted following an earlier ambush that killed three Jews at al-Bassa, highlighting the escalating tensions in British-controlled Palestine during the late 1930s.
  • Death of Steve Bloomer Steve Bloomer, a prominent English footballer, passed away at the age of 64. Known for his significant contributions to the sport during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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April 16, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was April 16, 1938?


April 16, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 106th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 16, 1938 can also be written as 4/16/1938 in the US and as 16/4/1938 in UK and Europe.

April 16, 1938 in April 1938 calendar

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Who was born on April 16, 1938?


Famous people born on April 16, 1938:

  • Claudia Cardinale

    Internationally renowned Italian actress who starred in numerous classic films during the 1960s and 1970s, including works by Federico...

  • Gordon Wilson

    Scottish lawyer and politician known for his significant contributions to public service and political discourse in Scotland.

  • Aldo Bennici

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April 16, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on April 16, 1938:

  • Steve Bloomer

    English footballer and manager (b. 1874).

  • Antonio Bossonetto
  • Bertram Mills
  • Domenico Andrea Spada

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April 16, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 16th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 16, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 16, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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April 16, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on April 16, 1938 was Full Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 16, 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 April 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 08:49 pm and setting at 06:47 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 April 16, 1938?


Someone born on April 16, 1938 is:

87 years and 17 days old,

or 1044 months and 17 days old,

or 4542 weeks

or 31794 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 16, 1938?

There are 349 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday April 16th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 16, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 16, 1938.

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