What happened on Monday December 19, 1938?

About December 19th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 19, 1938, Herschel Grynszpan appeared before a magistrate in Paris to explain the circumstances surrounding his shooting of German diplomat Ernst vom Rath. Grynszpan, a young Polish-Jewish refugee, testified that his actions were not intended to kill vom Rath, but rather to draw international attention to the brutal treatment of Jewish families, including his own, by Nazi German authorities. His act of protest would later be seen as a pivotal moment preceding the escalation of anti-Jewish violence in Nazi Germany.
  • Day of the week: December 19th, 1938 was a Monday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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December 19, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 19, 1938:

  • Herschel Grynszpan's Trial in Paris On December 19, 1938, Herschel Grynszpan appeared before a magistrate in Paris to explain the circumstances surrounding his shooting of German diplomat Ernst vom Rath. Grynszpan, a young Polish-Jewish refugee, testified that his actions were not intended to kill vom Rath, but rather to draw international attention to the brutal treatment of Jewish families, including his own, by Nazi German authorities. His act of protest would later be seen as a pivotal moment preceding the escalation of anti-Jewish violence in Nazi Germany.

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

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What day of the week was December 19, 1938?


December 19, 1938 was a Monday and it was the 353rd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 19, 1938 can also be written as 12/19/1938 in the US and as 19/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on December 19, 1938?


Famous people born on December 19, 1938:

  • Jean-Louis Fournier

    French writer known for his poignant memoir about his relationship with his two disabled sons, winning the prestigious Prix Femina in 2008...

  • Heinrich August Winkler
  • Peter H. Hunt
  • Karel Svoboda

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December 19, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 19, 1938:

  • Stephen Warfield Gambrill

    American lawyer and politician (b. 1873).

  • Heinrich Finke

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December 19, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 19th is Sagittarius.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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December 19, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 19, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 19, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 05:12 am and setting at 03:57 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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How old is someone born on December 19, 1938?


Someone born on December 19, 1938 is:

86 years 4 months old,

or 1036 months and 25 days old,

or 4508 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31558 days old,

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

There are 219 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Friday December 19th 2025.

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

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

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