What happened on Wednesday July 20, 1938?

About July 20th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: The United States Department of Justice files an antitrust lawsuit in New York City against the motion picture industry, challenging the studio system's monopolistic practices. This legal action would ultimately lead to the industry's structural break-up in 1948.
  • Day of the week: July 20th, 1938 was a Wednesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Last Quarter
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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July 20, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on July 20, 1938:

  • US Department of Justice Antitrust Lawsuit Against Film Industry The United States Department of Justice files an antitrust lawsuit in New York City against the motion picture industry, challenging the studio system's monopolistic practices. This legal action would ultimately lead to the industry's structural break-up in 1948.
  • Notable Births on July 20, 1938 Several notable individuals were born on this date: Roger Hunt, English footballer (d. 2021); Tony Oliva, Cuban baseball player; Diana Rigg, acclaimed English actress (d. 2020); and Natalie Wood, American actress (d. 1981).
  • Mayon Volcano National Park Establishment Mayon Volcano in the Philippines is officially designated as a National Park, preserving this iconic volcanic landscape for conservation and public appreciation.
  • Finland Olympic Games Award Finland is awarded the 1940 Olympic Games after Japan withdraws from hosting the event.

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July 20, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was July 20, 1938?


July 20, 1938 was a Wednesday and it was the 201st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

July 20, 1938 can also be written as 7/20/1938 in the US and as 20/7/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on July 20, 1938?


Famous people born on July 20, 1938:

  • Natalie Wood
    Natalie Wood

    Iconic Hollywood actress who successfully transitioned from child to teenage roles, born to Russian immigrant parents.

  • Diana Rigg

    Renowned British actress famous for her role as Emma Peel in 'The Avengers' and her distinguished Shakespearean performances.

  • Tony Oliva

    Cuban-American baseball player who was a significant figure in Major League Baseball, particularly with the Minnesota Twins.

  • Roger Hunt
  • Aleksej Jur'evič German
  • Deniz Baykal

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July 20, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on July 20, 1938:

  • Luigi Giovè
  • Alois Scheiwiler

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July 20, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for July 20th is Cancer.

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July 20, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for July 20, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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July 20, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on July 20, 1938 was Last Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on July 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 July 20, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 36% full, rising at 11:46 pm and setting at 02:46 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jul 12, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Aug 11, 1938.

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How old is someone born on July 20, 1938?


Someone born on July 20, 1938 is:

86 years 9 months old,

or 1041 months and 15 days old,

or 4528 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31701 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on July 20, 1938?

There are 76 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday July 20th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on July 20, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on July 20, 1938.

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