What happened on Saturday December 17, 1938?

Here's what happened on December 17, 1938:

• Nuclear Fission Discovery by Otto Hahn Otto Hahn, a renowned German chemist, discovered nuclear fission of uranium at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute in Berlin, marking a groundbreaking moment in scientific history. This discovery provided the fundamental scientific and technological basis for nuclear energy, fundamentally transforming our understanding of atomic physics and setting the stage for both nuclear power and nuclear weapons.
• Hitler's Directive on Czech Annexation Wilhelm Keitel, acting on Hitler's orders, issued a secret directive preparing for the 'liquidation of the rump Czech state', anticipating minimal resistance. This directive was a critical step in Nazi Germany's expansionist strategy and foreshadowed the complete occupation of Czechoslovakia.
• Italy-France Diplomatic Tension Italy formally sent a diplomatic note to France declaring the 1935 Franco-Italian Agreement invalid, citing the non-exchange of ratifications. This action further highlighted the deteriorating diplomatic relations between the two countries in the lead-up to World War II.
• Utrecht Central Station Fire A significant fire destroyed Utrecht Central Station, causing substantial infrastructure damage and disrupting transportation services in the Dutch city.

Events in 1938

December 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 17, 1938

Newspapers from Dec. 17, 1938

December 17, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 351st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 17, 1938 can also be written as 12/17/1938 in the US and as 17/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 17, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

Famous people born on December 17, 1938:

• Liv Ullmann

  Internationally acclaimed Norwegian actress and director, famous for her collaborations with Ingmar Bergman.

• Peter Snell

  Renowned New Zealand-American long-distance runner who won Olympic gold medals and set world records.

• Jean-Claude Drouot

  Belgian actor known for his iconic television series 'Thierry la Fronde' which aired from 1963 to 1966.

• Frank Deford

  Prominent American sportswriter, author, and commentator known for his work with Sports Illustrated and NPR.

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on December 17th

Famous people died on December 17, 1938:

• Ferdinando Rosati
• Gustav Tammann

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on December 17th

December 17, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 17, 1938 was Hurry Home by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra, according to the music chart for the week December 12th and December 18th.

1. Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra - Hurry Home
2. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton) - This Can't Be Love

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 17th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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December 17, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 17, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 17, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 17, 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 December 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 03:13 am and setting at 02:27 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on December 17, 1938

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Someone born on December 17, 1938 is:

86 years 4 months old,

or 1036 months and 27 days old,

or 4508 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31560 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 17, 1938?

There are 217 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 17th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 17, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 17, 1938.

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