Sunday January 16, 1938: on this day

January 16, 1938 was the 16th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Sunday.

Is January 16, 1938 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 16, 1938, who was born and died on January 16, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 16, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Algiers, directed by John Cromwell), TV series (e.g. Comedy Cabaret) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 16th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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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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January 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 16, 1938:

  • Benny goodman refuses to play carnegie hall when black members of his band were barred from performing
  • The benny goodman orchestra performed the first jazz concert at carnegie hall.

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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.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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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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Discover the planets positions on January 16th, 1938 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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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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Who was born on January 16, 1938?


Famous people born on January 16, 1938:

  • Jô Soares

    Brazilian comedian and talk show host.

  • Jean-Claude Narcy

    Jean-claude narcy is a french journalist and television presenter known for his work on tf1 and france 2..

  • Michael Pataki

    American actor producer and director (d. 2010).

  • Marina Vaizey

    American journalist and critic.

  • Michael Pataki in Youngstown

    Ohio, usa; actor (get christie love).

  • Infante Carlos

    Duke of calabria (d.2015).

  • Angela
  • Robert Lipsyte
  • Lauro César Muniz
  • Marcello Perracchio
  • Carlo Maria di Borbone-Due Sicilie
  • Giorgio Carta
  • Lou Angotti
  • Mestre Suassuna

Whose famous birthday is on January 16th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 16th:

  • Lin-Manuel Miranda
    Lin-Manuel Miranda

    Lin-manuel miranda is a tony award-winning actor, composer, and lyricist, best known for creating and starring in the hit broadway musical...

  • James May
    James May

    James may is a british television presenter, journalist, and writer, best known for co-presenting the motoring show top gear.

  • Sidharth Malhotra
    Sidharth Malhotra

    Sidharth malhotra is an indian actor known for his work in bollywood films.

  • Vijay Sethupathi
    Vijay Sethupathi

    Vijay sethupathi is an indian actor known for his work in tamil cinema, gaining recognition for his versatile performances and...

  • Richard Bohringer
    Richard Bohringer

    French-senegalese singer, actor, poet, and father to actress romane bohringer.

  • Katy Jurado
    Katy Jurado

    Katy jurado was a mexican actress known for her roles in classic western films such as high noon and broken lance.

  • Josh Evans
    Josh Evans

    American actor, and a well-known family member, is the son of bob evans and ali mcgraw.

  • John Carpenter
    John Carpenter

    American director of "dark star", "halloween", 1978, and "starman", 1984.

  • Debbie Allen
    Debbie Allen

    American actress and dancer, younger sister to phylicia rashad.

  • Ricardo Darín
    Ricardo Darín

    Argentinian actor, director, and screenwriter.

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January 16, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 12 days old,

or 4497 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31483 days old,

if you were born on January 16, 1938.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

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

There are 294 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday January 16th 2025.

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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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

What famous deaths happened on January 16th?

Famous deaths on January 16th:

  • Carole Lombard
    Carole Lombard

    American actress.

  • John Mortimer
    John Mortimer

    British screenwriter, barrister and author.

  • Bernard Lee
    Bernard Lee

    London, england -- actor in james bond movies (m).

  • Prem Nazir
    Prem Nazir

    Malayalam actor (born in 1926).

  • Akaya Kabila

    Former President of a country in Africa.

  • Alver Lindgren

    Prolific playwright known for his impactful dramas.

  • Rodrigues Alves

    Former President of Brazil known for modernizing the country's infrastructure.

  • Andrew Wyeth

    American tempera and watercolor artist.

  • Marjorie Williams

    Marjorie Williams was an American journalist and political columnist who wrote for publications such as Vanity Fair and The Washington Post.

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January 16, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 16, 1938:

  • National Religious Freedom Day in the United States, to commemorate the adoption of Thomas Jefferson's landmark Virginia Statute for Religious Freedom in 1786
  • Teacher's Day in Thailand

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January 16, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 16, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Algiers

Algiers

Release year: 1938

Directed by: John Cromwell

Starring: Charles Boyer, Hedy Lamarr, Sigrid Gurie, Joseph Calleia

Country: United States of America

Happy Landing

Happy Landing

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Roy Del Ruth

Starring: Sonja Henie, Don Ameche, Jean Hersholt, Ethel Merman

Spirit of Youth

Spirit of Youth

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Harry L. Fraser

Starring: Joe Louis, Clarence Muse, Edna Mae Harris, Mae Turner

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

Partners of the Plains

Partners of the Plains

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Lesley Selander

Starring: William Boyd, Russell Hayden, Harvey Clark, Gwen Gaze

January 16, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 16, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Comedy Cabaret

Comedy Cabaret

Release year: 1938

Starring: Molly Fisher, Charles Heslop, Arthur Prince, George Robey

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Intimate Cabaret

Intimate Cabaret

Release year: 1937

Starring: Evel Burns, Truda Binarová, Oliver Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Pre-View

Pre-View

Release year: 1937

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Elizabeth Cowell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dish of the Month

Dish of the Month

Release year: 1937

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Cabaret Cruise

Cabaret Cruise

Release year: 1937

Starring: A.B. Campbell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 16, 1938?

On January 16, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 16, 1938?

On January 16, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 16, 1938?

On January 16, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 16th?

January 16th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 16th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 16th, such as:

  • 2019 - Manbij bombing: a suicide attack by isil in manbij, syria causes at least 19 deaths. two u.s. soldiers, one pentagon civilian and a civilian contractor were among the casualties. three other service members were also reported to have been wounded.
  • 2018 - Aftermath of the caracas helicopter accident: yesterday's firefight between the venezuelan army and the venezuelan government resulted in oscar perez being killed. perez's family killed two police officers, seven members of his group, and six other members.
  • 2017 - Syrian civil war: deir ez-zor offensive (january-february 2017: isil's third attack on the syrian government's forces within the city of deir ez-zor reportedly divides the government-held area in half. according to the government, the attack involves approximately 14,000 isil fighters.

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for January 1938?

January 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1938 calendar looked like.

Sunday January 16, 1938