What happened on Sunday October 16, 1938?

About October 16th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Winston Churchill delivered a powerful broadcast address to the United States, condemning the Munich Agreement as a diplomatic failure and urgently calling upon America and Western European nations to prepare for potential armed resistance against Nazi Germany's expanding threat.
  • Day of the week: October 16th, 1938 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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October 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 16, 1938:

  • Churchill Warns Against Nazi Aggression Winston Churchill delivered a powerful broadcast address to the United States, condemning the Munich Agreement as a diplomatic failure and urgently calling upon America and Western European nations to prepare for potential armed resistance against Nazi Germany's expanding threat.
  • German Spies Arrested at Panama Canal Four German nationals were apprehended as suspected spies while attempting to photograph Fort Randolph at the strategically critical Panama Canal, highlighting rising international tensions and espionage concerns in the late 1930s.
  • Gottfried von Cramm Released from Prison Gottfried von Cramm, a prominent German tennis player known for his athletic prowess and personal struggles, was released early from prison, marking a significant moment in his tumultuous personal and professional life.
  • Carl Gunter Jr. and Nico Born Two notable individuals were born: Carl Gunter Jr., a future Louisiana politician, in Alexandria, Louisiana, and Nico, a singer, in Cologne, Germany. Both would have significant impacts in their respective fields.
  • Carl Gunter Jr. Born Carl Gunter Jr., who would later become a Louisiana State Representative, was born. He would go on to serve in Louisiana's political landscape until his death in 1999.

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

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What day of the week was October 16, 1938?


October 16, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 289th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 16, 1938 can also be written as 10/16/1938 in the US and as 16/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 16, 1938?


Famous people born on October 16, 1938:

  • Nico (singer)

    Nico was a German singer, songwriter, and actress who gained significant recognition for her collaboration with the Velvet Underground and...

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  • Gabi Luncă

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 16th is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 16, 1938 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 34% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 01:47 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1938.

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How old is someone born on October 16, 1938?


Someone born on October 16, 1938 is:

86 years 6 months old,

or 1038 months and 28 days old,

or 4517 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31622 days old,

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

There are 155 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 16th 2025.

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

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

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