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see horoscope and birth chart for February 17, 1938What happened on Thursday February 17, 1938?
About February 17th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On February 17, 1938, John Logie Baird publicly demonstrated an experimental color television system in London, England. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in television technology, showcasing the potential for transmitting color images through electronic means. Baird, a pioneering Scottish engineer and inventor, had been working on color television technology for years, building upon his earlier achievements in monochrome television transmission.
- Day of the week: February 17th, 1938 was a Thursday
- Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero
More about February 17th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on February 17th, 1938.
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February 17, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on February 17, 1938:
- First Public Color Television Demonstration by John Logie Baird On February 17, 1938, John Logie Baird publicly demonstrated an experimental color television system in London, England. This groundbreaking event marked a significant milestone in television technology, showcasing the potential for transmitting color images through electronic means. Baird, a pioneering Scottish engineer and inventor, had been working on color television technology for years, building upon his earlier achievements in monochrome television transmission.
- Deadly Tornado in Rodessa, Louisiana On February 17, 1938, a devastating tornado struck the town of Rodessa, Louisiana, resulting in a tragic loss of 20 human lives. The severe weather event caused significant destruction and highlighted the destructive potential of extreme meteorological phenomena in the southern United States during this period.
February 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was February 17, 1938?
February 17, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 48th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
February 17, 1938 can also be written as 2/17/1938 in the US and as 17/2/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on February 17, 1938?
Famous people born on February 17, 1938:
- Mary Frances Berry
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- Saul Malatrasi
February 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 17th is Aquarius.
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Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.
Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.
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February 17, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 17, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthFebruary 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on February 17, 1938 was Waning gibbous.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 82% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 08:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1938.
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Your place in the Universe on February 17, 1938
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Someone born on February 17, 1938 is:
87 years 2 months old,
or 1046 months and 6 days old,
or 4548 weeks and 6 days old,
or 31842 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 17, 1938?
There are 301 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 17, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 17, 1938.
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