What happened on Friday September 16, 1938?

About September 16th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: In response to escalating geopolitical pressures, particularly from Nazi Germany's expansionist ambitions, Czechoslovakia initiated a full military mobilization, signaling growing international tensions in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: September 16th, 1938 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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September 16, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on September 16, 1938:

  • Czechoslovakia Mobilizes Army Amid Rising Tensions In response to escalating geopolitical pressures, particularly from Nazi Germany's expansionist ambitions, Czechoslovakia initiated a full military mobilization, signaling growing international tensions in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Lord Runciman Recalled from Prague British diplomat Lord Runciman was summoned back to London from Prague to provide a critical briefing to the British government regarding the volatile situation in the Sudetenland, a pivotal moment in the diplomatic prelude to World War II.
  • World Auto Speed Record Set by George Eyston British racing driver George E.T. Eyston achieved a remarkable automotive speed record by driving a specially designed vehicle at 357.5 miles per hour, pushing the boundaries of automotive engineering and human speed capabilities.

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

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What day of the week was September 16, 1938?


September 16, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 259th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

September 16, 1938 can also be written as 9/16/1938 in the US and as 16/9/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on September 16, 1938?


Famous people born on September 16, 1938:

  • Gaylord Perry

    Legendary Major League Baseball pitcher known for his exceptional skills and controversial spitball technique.

  • Irène Jaumillot
  • Edward George
  • David Benedictus

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for September 16th is Virgo.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on September 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 September 16, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 02:34 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on September 16, 1938?


Someone born on September 16, 1938 is:

86 years 7 months old,

or 1039 months and 28 days old,

or 4521 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31652 days old,

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

There are 125 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday September 16th 2025.

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

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

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