What happened on Tuesday April 19, 1938?

Here's what happened on April 19, 1938:

• RCA-NBC Launches Regular Television Broadcasts RCA-NBC initiated regular television broadcasts, marking a pivotal moment in the evolution of mass media and communication technology. This event signaled the beginning of a new era in entertainment and information dissemination.
• Aragon Offensive Concludes in Spanish Civil War The Aragon Offensive, a significant military campaign during the Spanish Civil War, ended with a decisive Nationalist victory. This battle marked a crucial turning point in the conflict, demonstrating the growing strength of Francisco Franco's Nationalist forces.
• Romanian Government Suppresses Iron Guard The Romanian government initiated a widespread crackdown on the Iron Guard, a far-right fascist organization, by systematically arresting and detaining hundreds of its members. This action represented a significant moment in Romania's political landscape during the tumultuous pre-World War II era.
• Devastating Earthquake in Kırşehir, Turkey A catastrophic earthquake centered in Kırşehir, Turkey, resulted in the tragic loss of 224 lives. The seismic event caused significant destruction and highlighted the region's geological vulnerability.
• Czechoslovakia Recognizes Italian Ethiopia Conquest In a diplomatic move reflecting the complex international relations of the time, Czechoslovakia officially recognized Italy's conquest of Ethiopia, further illustrating the geopolitical tensions preceding World War II.
• Stanley Fish Born Stanley Fish, a renowned literary theorist and legal scholar, was born in Providence, Rhode Island. He would later become a significant intellectual figure in literary criticism and legal studies.
• Enos Slaughter's Major League Debut Enos Slaughter made his major league debut with the St. Louis Cardinals, delivering an outstanding performance with a 3-for-5 batting record against the Pittsburgh Pirates. This marked the beginning of a legendary baseball career.
• Boston Marathon Won by Leslie Pawson Leslie Pawson of Rhode Island won the 42nd Boston Marathon with an impressive time of 2:35:34.8, showcasing exceptional athletic performance and endurance.
• Marie-Clementine Valadon Passes Away Marie-Clementine "Suzanne" Valadon, a notable French acrobat and artist's model, died at the age of 72, leaving behind a significant artistic legacy.
• Unique Baseball Home Run Moment In an unusual baseball occurrence, Philadelphia Phillies' Emmett Mueller and Brooklyn Dodgers' Ernie Koy both hit home runs in their first at-bat on the same day.

Events in 1938

April 19, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Apr. 19, 1938

Newspapers from Apr. 19, 1938

April 19, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 109th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

April 19, 1938 can also be written as 4/19/1938 in the US and as 19/4/1938 in UK and Europe.

April 19, 1938 in April 1938 calendar

Famous people born on April 19, 1938:

• Stanley Fish
• Jonathan Tunick

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on April 19th

Famous people died on April 19, 1938:

• Mario Gabinio
• Henry Newbolt
• Georg Schrimpf

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on April 19th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for April 19th is Aries.

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Babies born in April are either Aries or Taurus. People born before April 19th are Aries, while people born from April 20th have the sign of Taurus.

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April 19, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for April 19, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on April 19, 1938 was Waning gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on April 19, 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 April 19, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 70% full, rising at 10:36 pm and setting at 09:12 am.

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

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Your place in the Universe on April 19, 1938

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Someone born on April 19, 1938 is:

87 years and 20 days old,

or 1044 months and 20 days old,

or 4542 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31797 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on April 19, 1938?

There are 345 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday April 19th 2026.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on April 19, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on April 19, 1938.

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