What happened on Thursday November 17, 1938?

About November 17th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Italian government, under Benito Mussolini's fascist regime, passed a series of discriminatory racial laws targeting the Jewish population, mirroring the Nazi Germany's Nuremberg Laws. These laws institutionalized antisemitism, restricting Jewish citizens' civil rights, economic opportunities, and social integration.
  • Day of the week: November 17th, 1938 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

More about November 17th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on November 17th, 1938.

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November 17, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on November 17, 1938:

  • Italy Enacts Anti-Jewish Legislation The Italian government, under Benito Mussolini's fascist regime, passed a series of discriminatory racial laws targeting the Jewish population, mirroring the Nazi Germany's Nuremberg Laws. These laws institutionalized antisemitism, restricting Jewish citizens' civil rights, economic opportunities, and social integration.
  • US Trade Agreements with British Commonwealth US Secretary of State Cordell Hull signed significant trade pacts with Great Britain and Canada, strengthening economic ties between the nations during the late 1930s. These agreements aimed to promote international trade and economic cooperation in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Birth of Canadian Folk Music Legend Gordon Lightfoot was born in Ontario, Canada, who would later become a renowned folk singer and songwriter. Known for iconic songs like 'Sundown', Lightfoot would significantly influence Canadian and international folk music in the coming decades.

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

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What day of the week was November 17, 1938?


November 17, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 321st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

November 17, 1938 can also be written as 11/17/1938 in the US and as 17/11/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on November 17, 1938?


Famous people born on November 17, 1938:

  • Gordon Lightfoot

    Legendary Canadian folk singer-songwriter who significantly influenced North American music with his poetic storytelling and distinctive...

  • Robert Nozick

    Prominent American philosopher from Harvard University, best known for his influential work 'Anarchy, State, and Utopia' and significant...

  • Susse Wold
  • Calisto Tanzi
  • Claudio Moreschini

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


Famous people died on November 17, 1938:

  • Ante Trumbić

    Croatian lawyer and politician, 20th mayor of split (b. 1864).

  • Hans Larwin
  • Hubert S. Martin

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for November 17th is Scorpio.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on November 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 November 17, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 10% full, rising at 02:08 am and setting at 02:36 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on November 17, 1938?


Someone born on November 17, 1938 is:

86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 23 days old,

or 4499 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31496 days old,

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

There are 281 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday November 17th 2025.

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

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

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