What happened on Sunday January 16, 1938?

About January 16th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Japan officially announced the termination of diplomatic relations with China, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. In Japanese, this unilateral declaration was known as the *aite ni sezu* ('absolutely no dealing') policy, signaling a complete breakdown of diplomatic channels during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
  • Day of the week: January 16th, 1938 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Full Moon
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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January 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1938:

  • Japan Ends Diplomatic Relations with China Japan officially announced the termination of diplomatic relations with China, marking a significant escalation in tensions between the two nations. In Japanese, this unilateral declaration was known as the *aite ni sezu* ('absolutely no dealing') policy, signaling a complete breakdown of diplomatic channels during the Second Sino-Japanese War.
  • Benny Goodman's Historic Carnegie Hall Jazz Concert The Benny Goodman Orchestra made history by performing the first jazz concert at Carnegie Hall, a landmark moment that legitimized jazz as a serious musical art form. This groundbreaking performance helped break down racial and cultural barriers in the American music scene.
  • Racial Discrimination at Carnegie Hall Benny Goodman took a principled stand against racial segregation by refusing to perform at Carnegie Hall when black members of his band were barred from performing, highlighting the racial tensions and discrimination prevalent in the entertainment industry of the late 1930s.

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

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What day of the week was January 16, 1938?


January 16, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 16th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 16, 1938 can also be written as 1/16/1938 in the US and as 16/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

January 16, 1938 in January 1938 calendar

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Who was born on January 16, 1938?


Famous people born on January 16, 1938:

  • Jô Soares

    Renowned Brazilian comedian, talk show host, and multi-talented entertainer who was a significant figure in Brazilian media and comedy.

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


Famous people died on January 16, 1938:

  • Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay Indian author and playwright (b. 1876)
  • Sharat Chandra Chattopadhyay

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 16th is Capricorn.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 97% full, rising at 05:51 pm and setting at 07:54 am.

The previous full moon was on Dec 17, 1937 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1938.

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How old is someone born on January 16, 1938?


Someone born on January 16, 1938 is:

87 years 3 months old,

or 1047 months and 7 days old,

or 4553 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31874 days old,

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday January 16th 2026.

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

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

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