What happened on Friday February 18, 1938?

Here's what happened on February 18, 1938:

• Nanking Safety Zone International Committee Renamed During Sino-Japanese War During the brutal Nanking Massacre, the Nanking Safety Zone International Committee was renamed to the 'Nanking International Rescue Committee'. This critical moment marked a significant deterioration of the safety zone established for refugees, exposing vulnerable populations to extreme danger.
• Japanese Bombing of Chongqing Begins The Imperial Japanese military initiated a strategic bombing campaign targeting the city of Chongqing, a significant urban center in China. This aerial assault was part of the broader Second Sino-Japanese War and represented a major escalation of military aggression.
• István Szabó Born István Szabó, a renowned Hungarian film director, was born. He would later become an internationally acclaimed filmmaker known for his powerful and historically significant movies exploring themes of personal and national identity.
• Barry Knight, English Cricket Player Barry Knight, an English cricket player who would become a notable all-rounder in the mid-1960s, was born. He would contribute significantly to English cricket during his playing career.

Events in 1938

February 18, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Feb. 18, 1938

Newspapers from Feb. 18, 1938

February 18, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 49th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 18, 1938 can also be written as 2/18/1938 in the US and as 18/2/1938 in UK and Europe.

February 18, 1938 in February 1938 calendar

Famous people born on February 18, 1938:

• Istvan Szabo

  Renowned Hungarian film director known for critically acclaimed films like 'Mephisto' and 'Colonel Redl', who won the Palme d'Or at Cannes...

• Dominique Merlet

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on February 18th

Famous people died on February 18, 1938:

• David King Udall

  American missionary and politician (b. 1851).

• Matvej Petrovič Bronštejn
• Edward Anseele
• Georgij Nikolaevič Frederiks
• Louis de La Vallée-Poussin
• Leopoldo Lugones

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on February 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 18th is Aquarius.

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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 18, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for February 18, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 18, 1938 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 18, 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 18, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 74% full, rising at 09:13 pm and setting at 09:02 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 18, 1938

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Someone born on February 18, 1938 is:

87 years 2 months old,

or 1046 months and 7 days old,

or 4549 weeks

or 31843 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on February 18, 1938?

There are 300 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday February 18th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on February 18, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on February 18, 1938.

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