What happened on Wednesday February 16, 1938?

About February 16th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg accepts Adolf Hitler's ultimatum, forcing pro-Nazi ministers into control of critical government sectors including police and foreign affairs, signaling Austria's increasing vulnerability to Nazi Germany's expansionist agenda.
  • Day of the week: February 16th, 1938 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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February 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on February 16, 1938:

  • Austria Succumbs to Nazi Pressure Austrian Chancellor Kurt Schuschnigg accepts Adolf Hitler's ultimatum, forcing pro-Nazi ministers into control of critical government sectors including police and foreign affairs, signaling Austria's increasing vulnerability to Nazi Germany's expansionist agenda.
  • Italy's Antisemitic Policy Emerges Italy publicly announces its first official antisemitic policy, declaring that Jews should not play a disproportionate role in national life, foreshadowing the impending discriminatory laws that would soon target Jewish communities.
  • US Federal Crop Insurance Program Established The United States government authorizes the Federal Crop Insurance program, a significant agricultural policy designed to provide financial protection for farmers against crop failures and economic uncertainties.
  • Bringing Up Baby Premieres The iconic screwball comedy film *Bringing Up Baby*, starring Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, makes its debut in San Francisco, California, marking a significant moment in Hollywood's golden age of romantic comedies.

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

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What day of the week was February 16, 1938?


February 16, 1938 was a Wednesday and it was the 47th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 16, 1938 can also be written as 2/16/1938 in the US and as 16/2/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on February 16, 1938?


Famous people born on February 16, 1938:

  • John Corigliano

    Renowned American composer and academic, known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions and significant contributions to contemporary...

  • Barry Primus

    American film producer, director, and actor known for his work in independent cinema and television.

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


Famous people died on February 16, 1938:

  • Lev Sedov
  • Luigi Capotosti
  • Otto zur Linde

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 16th is Aquarius.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 90% full, rising at 08:08 pm and setting at 07:58 am.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1938.

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How old is someone born on February 16, 1938?


Someone born on February 16, 1938 is:

87 years 2 months old,

or 1046 months and 7 days old,

or 4549 weeks

or 31843 days old,

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

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday February 16th 2026.

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

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

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