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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: From January 17 to February 24, 1938, the Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme was held at the Galerie Beaux-Arts in Paris. Organized by André Breton and Paul Éluard, the exhibition showcased works from 60 artists across 14 countries, presenting paintings, objects, and uniquely decorated rooms and mannequins, reflecting the avant-garde nature of the Surrealist movement.
- Day of the week: January 17th, 1938 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Ox (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Full Moon
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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- 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:
- Surrealist Art Exhibition From January 17 to February 24, 1938, the Exposition Internationale du Surréalisme was held at the Galerie Beaux-Arts in Paris. Organized by André Breton and Paul Éluard, the exhibition showcased works from 60 artists across 14 countries, presenting paintings, objects, and uniquely decorated rooms and mannequins, reflecting the avant-garde nature of the Surrealist movement. source: en.wikipedia.org
January 17, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from January 1938
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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:
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John BellairsAmerican fantasy and gothic mystery novelist known for works like 'The Chessmen of Doom'.
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Percy QobozaProminent South African journalist who fought against apartheid and was a significant voice in challenging racial oppression.
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Paul Revere in HarvardPianist 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:
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William Henry Pickering![Eduard Garonne]()
Eduard Garonne![Ernst August Max von Bacmeister]()
Ernst August Max von Bacmeister
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 Ox and the associated element is Fire.
Discover the Ox personality and how the Fire 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:
88 years 6 months old,
or 1062 months and 5 days old,
or 4618 weeks and 2 days old,
or 32328 days old,
Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on January 17, 1938?
There are 179 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday January 17th 2027.
Try out our Countdown calculator to find out are many days are left until your special moments.
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
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The history attached to January 17, 1938 includes Surrealist Art Exhibition, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
Cinema from the world of January 17, 1938 included The Adventures of Robin Hood, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
January 17, 1938 is also shared with notable birthdays such as John Bellairs, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
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