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see horoscope and birth chart for January 17, 1938What happened on Monday January 17, 1938?
About January 17th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: The Supreme Soviet formally elected Mikhail Kalinin as the Chairman of the Presidium, a key leadership position in the Soviet governmental structure. Kalinin, a long-standing Bolshevik, would continue to serve in this largely ceremonial role until 1946, representing the nominal head of state during Stalin's era.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1938 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero
More about January 17th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on January 17th, 1938.
Table of contents
- January 17, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was January 17, 1938?
- Who was born on January 17, 1938?
- January 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- January 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- January 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on January 17, 1938?
- Back in 1938
January 17, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on January 17, 1938:
- Soviet Leadership Selection The Supreme Soviet formally elected Mikhail Kalinin as the Chairman of the Presidium, a key leadership position in the Soviet governmental structure. Kalinin, a long-standing Bolshevik, would continue to serve in this largely ceremonial role until 1946, representing the nominal head of state during Stalin's era.
- Surrealist Art Exhibition The Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme opened in Paris, showcasing groundbreaking surrealist art and providing a significant platform for avant-garde artists to display their innovative and provocative works challenging traditional artistic conventions.
- Birth of John Bellairs John Bellairs, an influential American fantasy novelist known for his Gothic-style young adult fiction, was born. He would later become renowned for works like 'The House with a Clock in Its Walls', blending supernatural elements with compelling storytelling.
January 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was January 17, 1938?
January 17, 1938 was a Monday and it was the 17th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
January 17, 1938 can also be written as 1/17/1938 in the US and as 17/1/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on January 17, 1938?
Famous people born on January 17, 1938:
- John Bellairs
American fantasy and gothic mystery novelist known for works like 'The Chessmen of Doom'.
- Percy Qoboza
Prominent South African journalist who fought against apartheid and was a significant voice in challenging racial oppression.
- Paul Revere in Harvard
Pianist and lead singer of Paul Revere & the Raiders, a popular American rock band from the 1960s.
January 17, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on January 17, 1938:
- Ernst August Max von Bacmeister
- Eduard Garonne
- William Henry Pickering
January 17, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 17th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.
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January 17, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for January 17, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthJanuary 17, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on January 17, 1938 was Full Moon.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 92% full, rising at 07:04 pm and setting at 08:29 am.
The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1938.
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Your place in the Universe on January 17, 1938
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Someone born on January 17, 1938 is:
87 years 3 months old,
or 1047 months and 27 days old,
or 4556 weeks and 2 days old,
or 31894 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1938?
There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday January 17th 2026.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on January 17, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on January 17, 1938.
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Back in 1938
