What happened on Wednesday May 18, 1938?

Here's what happened on May 18, 1938:

• South African General Election of 1938 The United Party, led by Prime Minister J.B.M. Hertzog, secured victory in the South African general election held on May 18, 1938. This election took place during a period of significant political tension in South Africa, with growing debates about racial segregation and the country's political direction.
• Birth of Janet Fish, Renowned American Realist Painter Janet Fish, an influential American Realist painter known for her vibrant and luminous paintings of everyday objects, was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Her work would later become celebrated for its innovative use of light, color, and reflective surfaces, making significant contributions to contemporary American art.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from May. 18, 1938

Newspapers from May. 18, 1938

May 18, 1938 was a Wednesday and it was the 138th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 18, 1938 can also be written as 5/18/1938 in the US and as 18/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

May 18, 1938 in May 1938 calendar

Famous people born on May 18, 1938:

• Michael Rockefeller

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on May 18th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 18th is Taurus.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 18, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 77% full, rising at 11:01 pm and setting at 09:54 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1938.

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Your place in the Universe on May 18, 1938

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Someone born on May 18, 1938 is:

86 years 11 months old,

or 1043 months and 26 days old,

or 4539 weeks

or 31773 days old,

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

There are 4 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 18th 2025.

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

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

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