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see horoscope and birth chart for August 16, 1938What happened on Tuesday August 16, 1938?
About August 16th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On August 16, 1938, British Secretary of War Leslie Hore-Belisha implemented a significant military leadership reform by retiring thirteen senior generals. This strategic move was designed to rejuvenate the military high command, bringing in younger, potentially more innovative leadership in the lead-up to World War II.
- Day of the week: August 16th, 1938 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Leo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero
More about August 16th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on August 16th, 1938.
Table of contents
- August 16, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was August 16, 1938?
- Who was born on August 16, 1938?
- August 16, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- August 16, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- August 16, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on August 16, 1938?
- Back in 1938
August 16, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on August 16, 1938:
- British Military Leadership Restructuring On August 16, 1938, British Secretary of War Leslie Hore-Belisha implemented a significant military leadership reform by retiring thirteen senior generals. This strategic move was designed to rejuvenate the military high command, bringing in younger, potentially more innovative leadership in the lead-up to World War II.
- András Balczó - Hungarian Olympic Pentathlete András Balczó, a renowned Hungarian pentathlete who won an Olympic gold medal in 1972, was born on this date. He was a prominent athlete in modern pentathlon, representing Hungary in international competitions and achieving significant success in the Olympic Games.
August 16, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was August 16, 1938?
August 16, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 228th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
August 16, 1938 can also be written as 8/16/1938 in the US and as 16/8/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on August 16, 1938?
Famous people born on August 16, 1938:
- Stephen Breyer
Retired Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, serving from 1994 to 2022, known for his pragmatic and moderate...
- Maxine Waters
Prominent African American congresswoman representing California, known for her progressive political stance and advocacy for social...
- Rocco Granata
August 16, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on August 16, 1938:
- Robert Johnson
Legendary Delta blues musician who profoundly influenced rock and blues music, known for mythical stories about selling his soul to the...
- Andrej Hlinka
Slovak priest, journalist, and politician (b. 1864).
- Giuseppe Lombardo Radice
- Marcel Pauker
August 16, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 16th is Leo.
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Leo is the 5th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between July 23rd and August 22nd belong to the Leo sign: discover Leo personality and who should a Leo marry.
Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.
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August 16, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 16, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthAugust 16, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on August 16, 1938 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 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 August 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 62% full, rising at 09:49 pm and setting at 12:36 pm.
The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1938.
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Your place in the Universe on August 16, 1938
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Someone born on August 16, 1938 is:
86 years 9 months old,
or 1041 months and 7 days old,
or 4527 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31692 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 16, 1938?
There are 85 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday August 16th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 16, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 16, 1938.
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