What happened on Sunday October 23, 1938?

About October 23rd, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Poland strategically positioned its military forces along the Czechoslovakian border, creating a tense geopolitical situation. In response, the Soviet Union issued a stern warning, indicating that any Polish invasion would result in the nullification of the 1932 non-aggression pact between the two countries.
  • Day of the week: October 23rd, 1938 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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October 23, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 23, 1938:

  • Poland's Military Mobilization and Soviet Warning Poland strategically positioned its military forces along the Czechoslovakian border, creating a tense geopolitical situation. In response, the Soviet Union issued a stern warning, indicating that any Polish invasion would result in the nullification of the 1932 non-aggression pact between the two countries.
  • Hungary's Territorial Demands on Czechoslovakia In a significant diplomatic move, Hungary officially made territorial demands against Czechoslovakia, escalating tensions in Central Europe during the lead-up to World War II. These demands were part of the broader revisionist agenda of Central European nations seeking to redraw borders established by the Treaty of Trianon.
  • British Ambassador's Report on French War Sentiment Sir Eric Phipps, the British Ambassador to France, reported to London that the majority of French society was strongly opposed to war, willing to pursue peace 'almost at any price'. He noted that only a small, vocal, and allegedly corrupt faction was advocating for military action.

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October 23, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 23, 1938?


October 23, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 296th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 23, 1938 can also be written as 10/23/1938 in the US and as 23/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on October 23, 1938?


Famous people born on October 23, 1938:

  • Derek Jacobi

    Derek Jacobi is a highly acclaimed British actor known for his extraordinary stage and screen performances.

  • Christopher Lloyd

    Christopher Lloyd is a renowned actor famous for his iconic roles in 'Back to the Future', 'Who Framed Roger Rabbit', and 'Taxi'.

  • John Heinz

    John Heinz was a prominent American politician and heir to the Heinz food company who served as a U.S.

  • Isabelle Aboulker

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October 23, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 23, 1938:

  • Jean-Guy Gautier

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October 23, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 23rd is Scorpio.

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October 23, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 23, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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October 23, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 23, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 23, 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 23, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 06:30 am and setting at 05:51 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 23, 1938?


Someone born on October 23, 1938 is:

86 years 6 months old,

or 1038 months

or 4513 weeks and 3 days old,

or 31594 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 23, 1938?

There are 183 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 23rd 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 23, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 23, 1938.

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