What happened on Saturday December 24, 1938?

About December 24th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: On December 24, 1938, representatives from 21 countries across the Americas convened in Lima, Peru, to sign the Lima Declaration. This pivotal diplomatic gathering affirmed the collective sovereignty of Latin American states and demonstrated a united front against potential foreign interventions. The declaration was a significant moment of regional solidarity during a period of increasing global tensions, with many nations seeking to protect their political autonomy in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Day of the week: December 24th, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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December 24, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 24, 1938:

  • Lima Declaration of Inter-American Solidarity On December 24, 1938, representatives from 21 countries across the Americas convened in Lima, Peru, to sign the Lima Declaration. This pivotal diplomatic gathering affirmed the collective sovereignty of Latin American states and demonstrated a united front against potential foreign interventions. The declaration was a significant moment of regional solidarity during a period of increasing global tensions, with many nations seeking to protect their political autonomy in the lead-up to World War II.
  • Release of War Film 'The Dawn Patrol' On December 24, 1938, the classic war film 'The Dawn Patrol' was released, featuring a stellar cast including Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, and David Niven. Set against the backdrop of World War I aerial combat, the film explored themes of heroism, camaraderie, and the psychological toll of warfare. The movie was a notable Hollywood production that captured the public's imagination during a period of increasing global military tensions.

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December 24, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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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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Who was born on December 24, 1938?


Famous people born on December 24, 1938:

  • Bob Kahn

    Renowned computer scientist and internet pioneer, co-developer of TCP/IP protocols fundamental to internet communication.

  • Ralph Inbar

    Dutch talk show host who pioneered the first astrological talk show in Holland in 1995, despite his personal skepticism about astrology.

  • Michael P Munkasey
  • Philippe Nahon

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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).

  • Philippe Féquant
  • Giuseppe Marini
  • Jack Pratt
  • Lev Skrbenský Hříště

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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.

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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 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 Waxing crescent.

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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How old is someone born on December 24, 1938?


Someone born on December 24, 1938 is:

86 years 3 months old,

or 1035 months and 30 days old,

or 4504 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31532 days old,

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

There are 245 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 24th 2025.

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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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