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see horoscope and birth chart for December 20, 1938What happened on Tuesday December 20, 1938?
About December 20th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: In a controversial decision, Time magazine names Adolf Hitler as their 'Man of the Year' for 1938, recognizing his significant geopolitical influence despite his increasingly aggressive and destructive actions in Europe. This selection highlighted Hitler's growing power and the mounting tensions preceding World War II, not as an endorsement but as a recognition of his impact on world events.
- Day of the week: December 20th, 1938 was a Tuesday
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning crescent
- Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero
More about December 20th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on December 20th, 1938.
Table of contents
- December 20, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 20, 1938?
- Who was born on December 20, 1938?
- December 20, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- December 20, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 20, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 20, 1938?
- Back in 1938
December 20, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 20, 1938:
- Hitler Named Time's 'Man of the Year' In a controversial decision, Time magazine names Adolf Hitler as their 'Man of the Year' for 1938, recognizing his significant geopolitical influence despite his increasingly aggressive and destructive actions in Europe. This selection highlighted Hitler's growing power and the mounting tensions preceding World War II, not as an endorsement but as a recognition of his impact on world events.
- Iconoscope TV System Patent Granted Vladimir K. Zworykin, a pioneering Russian-American engineer working in Pennsylvania, USA, receives a patent for the Iconoscope television camera tube. This groundbreaking invention was a critical milestone in the development of electronic television technology, enabling more efficient image transmission and laying the foundation for modern television broadcasting.
December 20, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was December 20, 1938?
December 20, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 354th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
December 20, 1938 can also be written as 12/20/1938 in the US and as 20/12/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on December 20, 1938?
Famous people born on December 20, 1938:
- John Harbison
John Harbison is a prominent American contemporary classical composer and academic, known for his complex and innovative musical...
- Edwin A Abbott
December 20, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 20, 1938:
- Annie Armstrong
American missionary (born 1850).
- Lida Howell
American archer (b. 1859).
- Matilda Howell
December 20, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 20th is Sagittarius.
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Sagittarius is the 9th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between November 22nd and December 21st belong to the Sagittarius sign: discover Sagittarius personality and who should a Sagittarius marry.
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 20, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 20, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 20, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on December 20, 1938 was Waning crescent.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 20, 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 20, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 06:06 am and setting at 04:48 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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Your place in the Universe on December 20, 1938
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Someone born on December 20, 1938 is:
86 years 4 months old,
or 1036 months and 24 days old,
or 4508 weeks and 1 day old,
or 31557 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 20, 1938?
There are 220 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday December 20th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 20, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 20, 1938.
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