What happened on Monday July 18, 1938?

About July 18th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Douglas Carl Engelbart patents the first computer mouse, a groundbreaking invention that would fundamentally transform human-computer interaction. This innovative device would become a standard input method for personal computers worldwide, revolutionizing how people interact with digital technology.
  • Day of the week: July 18th, 1938 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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July 18, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 18, 1938:

  • First Computer Mouse Patent Douglas Carl Engelbart patents the first computer mouse, a groundbreaking invention that would fundamentally transform human-computer interaction. This innovative device would become a standard input method for personal computers worldwide, revolutionizing how people interact with digital technology.
  • Douglas "Wrong Way" Corrigan's Transatlantic Flight Douglas Corrigan made a historic and controversial solo transatlantic flight from New York to Ireland, deliberately defying aviation authorities who had denied him permission to fly directly to Europe. He claimed to have accidentally navigated incorrectly, earning him the legendary nickname "Wrong Way" Corrigan.

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

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What day of the week was July 18, 1938?


July 18, 1938 was a Monday and it was the 199th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 18, 1938 can also be written as 7/18/1938 in the US and as 18/7/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 18, 1938?


Famous people born on July 18, 1938:

  • Paul Verhoeven
    Paul Verhoeven

    Renowned Dutch film director known for iconic sci-fi and action films like RoboCop and Total Recall, with a distinctive provocative and...

  • Ian Stewart

    Founding member of The Rolling Stones, pianist, and key behind-the-scenes figure who was crucial to the band's early formation and success.

  • Hampton Fancher
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  • Irène Tharin
  • Renzo Pasolini
  • John Connelly

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July 18, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 18, 1938:

  • Marie of Romania (b. 1875)
  • Maria di Sassonia-Coburgo-Gotha

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July 18, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 18th is Cancer.

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Cancer is the 4th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between June 21st and July 22nd belong to the Cancer sign: discover Cancer personality and who should a Cancer marry.

Babies born in July are either Cancer or Leo. People born before July 22nd are Cancer, while people born from July 23rd have the sign of Leo.

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

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

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July 18, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 18, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 58% full, rising at 10:45 pm and setting at 12:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1938.

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How old is someone born on July 18, 1938?


Someone born on July 18, 1938 is:

86 years 9 months old,

or 1041 months and 26 days old,

or 4530 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31712 days old,

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

There are 65 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday July 18th 2025.

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

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

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