Saturday December 24, 1938: on this day

December 24, 1938 was the 358th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Saturday.

Is December 24, 1938 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 24, 1938, who was born and died on December 24, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 24, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Trade Winds, directed by Tay Garnett), TV series (e.g. Bbc Tv Cricket) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 24th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 24, 1938?


December 24, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 358th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 24, 1938 can also be written as 12/24/1938 in the US and as 24/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 24, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

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December 24, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 24th is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn 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 24, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 24, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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December 24, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 24, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 24, 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 24, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 16% full, rising at 08:54 am and setting at 08:30 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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Who was born on December 24, 1938?


Famous people born on December 24, 1938:

  • Ralph Inbar

    Dutch talk show host and a prominent figure for more than 20 years.

  • Bobby Henrich

    American baseball player.

  • Valentim Loureiro

    Portuguese politician and ex-football chairman of boavista f.c.

  • Bob Kahn

    Scientist.

  • Michael Munkasey

    American engineer, financial planner, and computer systems analyst.

  • Aida Amoretti

    Italian fashion designer.

  • Pete McCaffrey

    American basketball player who was part of the gold-winning united states men’s basketball team at 1964 summer olympics.

  • Philippe Nahon
  • Hans Küppers
  • John Barnwell
  • Héctor Barreneche
  • Cecilia Chiovini
  • Noel Freeman
  • Mesías Maiguashca
  • Juan Carlos Lallana

Whose famous birthday is on December 24th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 24th:

  • Ricky Martin
    Ricky Martin

    Puerto-rican singer.

  • Ava Gardner
    Ava Gardner

    American actress.

  • Stephenie Meyer
    Stephenie Meyer

    Young adult author.

  • Mark Valley
    Mark Valley

    American actor.

  • Lee Daniels
    Lee Daniels

    Director.

  • Diedrich Bader
    Diedrich Bader

    American actor.

  • Satomi Ishihara
    Satomi Ishihara

    Japanese actress.

  • Lynn Chen
    Lynn Chen

    Lynn Chen is an American actress and musician known for her work in film and television.

  • Clarence Gilyard
    Clarence Gilyard

    Clarence Gilyard is a former college athlete who later became an actor, best known for his roles in TV series like 'Walker, Texas Ranger'.

  • Ruth Chatterton
    Ruth Chatterton

    American actress, writer, and pilot.

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December 24, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 27 days old,

or 4452 weeks

or 31164 days old,

if you were born on December 24, 1938.

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 24, 1938?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 24th 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 24, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 24, 1938.

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December 24, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 24, 1938:

  • Bruno Taut

    German architect and urban planner (b. 1880).

  • Lev Skrbenský Hříště
  • Philippe Féquant
  • Giuseppe Marini
  • Jack Pratt
  • Joaquim Francisco de Assis Brasil
  • Severiano Martínez Anido
  • Amália Luazes
  • Bruno Taut (58)

What famous deaths happened on December 24th?

Famous deaths on December 24th:

  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman

    Jack klugman was an american tv actor known for his roles in 'the odd couple' and 'quincy, m.e.

  • Harold Pinter
    Harold Pinter

    British playwright, screenwriter, and poet.

  • Peter Lawford
    Peter Lawford

    British-american star with 57 films and several tv series.

  • Norma Talmadge
    Norma Talmadge

    American actress, silent screen, vaudeville and radio star, oldest of three talmadge sisters, who was promoted by her stage-driven mother.

  • Charles Durning
    Charles Durning

    American singer and actor (d. 2012).

  • Liz Smith
    Liz Smith

    American journalist and one of the most respected gossip columnists.

  • Ian Hendry
    Ian Hendry

    Actor (assassin get carter, repulsion), dead at 53.

  • Elener Adams

    Legendary American boxer known for his powerful punches and undefeated record.

  • Sharbel

    Lebanese Maronite monk known for his holiness and miracles.

  • Norman Vincent Peale

    Norman Vincent Peale was an American minister and author known for his work in popularizing the concept of positive thinking.

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December 24, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 24, 1938:

  • December 24 is celebrated as the day before Christmas, thus called Christmas Eve.
  • It is the day when food is traditionally set out for Santa Claus and his reindeer. Children around the world are urged to go to bed early so they are not awake when he arrives.
  • In Hungary, Finland, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, Norway, the Czech Republic and Slovakia among others, this is the day that presents are exchanged and opened.
  • The Declaration of Christmas Peace takes place in the Old Great Square of Turku, Finland's official Christmas City, according to old traditions dating back to the Middle Ages.

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December 24, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 24, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Trade Winds

Trade Winds

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Fredric March, Joan Bennett, Ralph Bellamy, Ann Sothern

Too Much Johnson

Too Much Johnson

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, Edgar Barrier, Arlene Francis

Unashamed: A Romance

Unashamed: A Romance

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Allen Stuart

Starring: Rae Kidd, Robert Stanley, Lucille Shearer, Emily Todd

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

December 24, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 24, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

BBC TV Cricket

BBC TV Cricket

Release year: 1938

Starring: Richie Benaud, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, David Gower

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Eric Wild and His Band

Eric Wild and His Band

Release year: 1938

Starring: Eric Wild and His Band

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 24, 1938?

On December 24, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 24, 1938?

On December 24, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 24, 1938?

On December 24, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 24th?

December 24th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 24th day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 24th, such as:

  • 2018 - The dow jones industrial average fell 2.9% on christmas eve, marking its worst performance.
  • 2017 - Typhoon tembin - officials have raised the death toll from this storm at 182. at least 153 people are missing and more that 70,000 were displaced.
  • 2016 - Boko haram insurgency: president muhammadu buhari announced that the nigerian armed forces had successfully expelled boko haram militants in their last stronghold, the sambisa forest, northeastern nigeria.

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for December 1938?

December 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1938 calendar looked like.

Saturday December 24, 1938