What happened on Tuesday October 18, 1938?

About October 18th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a deeply troubling act of persecution, the Nazi German government forcibly expelled 12,000 Polish Jews from German territory. The Polish government only agreed to accept 4,000 of these refugees, leaving 8,000 individuals stranded in a desperate situation at the German-Polish border's no-man's land. This event was part of the escalating antisemitic policies of Nazi Germany in the lead-up to World War II, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis for Jewish populations in Europe.
  • Day of the week: October 18th, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Libra (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Brother Rat directed by William Keighley

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October 18, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 18, 1938:

  • Mass Expulsion of Polish Jews from Germany In a deeply troubling act of persecution, the Nazi German government forcibly expelled 12,000 Polish Jews from German territory. The Polish government only agreed to accept 4,000 of these refugees, leaving 8,000 individuals stranded in a desperate situation at the German-Polish border's no-man's land. This event was part of the escalating antisemitic policies of Nazi Germany in the lead-up to World War II, highlighting the growing humanitarian crisis for Jewish populations in Europe.

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

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What day of the week was October 18, 1938?


October 18, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 291st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 18, 1938 can also be written as 10/18/1938 in the US and as 18/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 18, 1938?


Famous people born on October 18, 1938:

  • Dawn Wells
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    Famous American actress best known for her role as Mary Ann Summers in the classic TV series 'Gilligan's Island'.

  • Evel Knievel

    Iconic American stunt performer and entertainer known for his daring motorcycle jumps and death-defying stunts that made him a legendary...

  • Guy Roux

    Legendary French soccer manager who transformed AJ Auxerre from an amateur team to a prominent national and international club through his...

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


Famous people died on October 18, 1938:

  • Paul Helbronner

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 18th is Libra.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on October 18, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 18, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 14% full, rising at 12:53 am and setting at 02:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1938.

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How old is someone born on October 18, 1938?


Someone born on October 18, 1938 is:

86 years 3 months old,

or 1035 months and 5 days old,

or 4501 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31509 days old,

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

There are 268 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday October 18th 2025.

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

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

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