Saturday December 17, 1938: on this day

December 17, 1938 was the 351st day of the year 1938, under the sign of Sagittarius and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 17, 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 December 17, 1938, who was born and died on December 17, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 17, 1938, which were the most popular songs (ex. Hurry Home by Sammy Kaye & His Orchestra), movies (e.g. The Dawn Patrol, directed by Edmund Goulding), TV series (e.g. Guest Night) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 17th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 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

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December 17, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 17, 1938:

  • Utrecht central station destroyed by fire
  • Otto hahn discovers the nuclear fission of uranium, the scientific and tecnological basis of nuclear energy, which marks the beginning of the atomic age.
  • Otto hahn discovers the nuclear fission of the heavy element uranium, the scientific and technological basis of nuclear energy.

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


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

Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on December 17th, 1938 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 17, 1938 was New Moon.

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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Who was born on December 17, 1938?


Famous people born on December 17, 1938:

  • Jean-Claude Drouot

    Belgian actor on stage, in film and television.

  • Peter Snell

    New zealand-american runner/orienteer.

  • Carlo Little

    English drummer (screaming lady sutch and the savages and all-stars).

  • Liv Ullmann

    Actress.

  • Frank Deford

    Writer.

  • Gianfranco Franchini
  • Francesco Pizzi
  • Susan Watson
  • Marcello Staglieno
  • Gilles Tremblay
  • Cayetano Utrera Ravassa

Whose famous birthday is on December 17th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 17th:

  • Milla Jovovich
    Milla Jovovich

    She is a ukrainian actress and model.

  • John Abraham
    John Abraham

    Indian actor and producer.

  • Sarah Paulson
    Sarah Paulson

    American actress on stage, film, and television.

  • Giovanni Ribisi
    Giovanni Ribisi

    American actor and producer.

  • Katheryn Winnick
    Katheryn Winnick

    Tv actress.

  • Bill Pullman
    Bill Pullman

    Versatile actor recognized for his performances in 'Independence Day' and 'The Sinner'.

  • Mike Mills
    Mike Mills

    American musician and bass player, who is part of the band r.e.

  • Laurie Holden
    Laurie Holden

    American-canadian producer and actress.

  • Eugene Levy
    Eugene Levy

    Hamilton, ontario -- comedian / writer (sctv).

  • André Claveau
    André Claveau

    French actor and singer (d. 2003).

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December 17, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 4 months old,

or 1024 months and 7 days old,

or 4453 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31175 days old,

if you were born on December 17, 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 December 17, 1938?

There are 237 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 17th 2024.

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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December 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 17, 1938:

  • Ferdinando Rosati
  • Gustav Tammann

What famous deaths happened on December 17th?

Famous deaths on December 17th:

  • Jennifer Jones
    Jennifer Jones

    American actress who won the oscar in 1943 for best actress for her role as bernadette's first major role.

  • Dana Andrews
    Dana Andrews

    American actor (laura the best years of our lives, i was a communist for fbi) dies at the age of 82 from congestive heart disease.

  • Thomas Mitchell
    Thomas Mitchell

    American actor (b. 1892).

  • Janet Margolin
    Janet Margolin

    American actress annie hall, 50, dies from ovarian cancer.

  • Kelvin Klein

    Known for formulating the first and second laws of thermodynamics.

  • Kiala Nzinga

    Kiala Nzinga was a 17th-century queen of the Ndongo and Matamba kingdoms in present-day Angola, known for her resistance against Portuguese...

  • Dniya Bouazizi

    Known for sparking the Arab Spring with his self-immolation protest.

  • Leonidus Kogan

    Soviet violin virtuoso acclaimed for his technical mastery and emotional depth in performances.

  • Marguerite Yourcenar

    Belgian-born French novelist and essayist, the first woman to be elected to the Académie française.

  • Luay al-Atassi

    Syrian politician who served as Prime Minister of Syria.

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December 17, 1938: Number 1 song on that day

The number 1 song on December 17, 1938 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 12th and December 18th. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).


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.

December 17, 1938: What was the music chart in the USA on that day?

The music chart in the USA on December 17, 1938 is the list of the most popular songs across all genres for the week December 12th and December 18th. It included the following Top 5 songs:

  1. - Hurry Home
  2. - This Can't Be Love

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December 17, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 17, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

Kentucky

Kentucky

Release year: 1938

Directed by: David Butler

Starring: Loretta Young, Richard Greene, Walter Brennan, Douglass Dumbrille

Artists and Models Abroad

Artists and Models Abroad

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Mitchell Leisen

Starring: Jack Benny, Joan Bennett, Mary Boland, Charley Grapewin

Red River Range

Red River Range

Release year: 1938

Directed by: George Sherman

Starring: John Wayne, Ray Corrigan, Max Terhune, Polly Moran

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

December 17, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 17, 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:

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 17, 1938?

On December 17, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 17, 1938?

On December 17, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 17, 1938?

On December 17, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 17th?

December 17th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 17th day of the month of December. 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 December 17th, such as:

  • 2018 - Somali civil war (2009-present). six u.s. airstrikes in somalia over the weekend killed at least 62 al-shabaab terrorists, according to the pentagon.
  • 2017 - 9 people are killed in a suicide bombing and gun attack at a quetta methodist church in pakistan on july 17, 2017.
  • 2016 - 2016 kayseri bombing - at least 13 people were killed and 56 more injured in a bombing of a bus carrying off-duty troops in kayseri province in central turkey.

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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 December 1938?

December 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th 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 December 1938 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 17, 1938