What happened on Thursday February 24, 1938?

Here's what happened on February 24, 1938:

• Oil Discovery in Saudi Arabia A pivotal moment in Middle Eastern economic history occurs with the discovery of oil in Saudi Arabia, which would fundamentally transform the country's geopolitical and economic landscape. This discovery would later establish Saudi Arabia as a major global oil producer.
• British Diplomatic Overture to Nazi Germany British Ambassador Sir Nevile Henderson attempts a diplomatic proposal to Hitler, suggesting an international African consortium with Germany in a leading role, in exchange for a promise of peaceful border negotiations. Hitler summarily rejects this diplomatic initiative, further highlighting the rising tensions in pre-World War II Europe.
• Santa Ana River Flood Disaster A severe winter storm causes the Santa Ana River in California to overflow its banks, resulting in a catastrophic flood that claims 58 lives in Orange County and causes extensive damage extending as far inland as Palm Springs. This natural disaster highlighted the region's vulnerability to extreme weather events.
• Disappearance of Ettore Majorana Italian mathematician Ettore Majorana mysteriously vanishes, creating one of the most intriguing scientific disappearances of the 20th century. Majorana was a brilliant physicist known for his significant contributions to nuclear physics, and his unexplained disappearance has sparked numerous theories and investigations.
• First Commercial Nylon Toothbrush DuPont introduces the first commercial toothbrush with nylon-bristle technology, marking a significant innovation in personal hygiene products. This breakthrough represented a major advancement in synthetic materials, replacing traditional natural bristles with more durable and hygienic nylon yarn.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from Feb. 24, 1938

Newspapers from Feb. 24, 1938

February 24, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 55th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

February 24, 1938 can also be written as 2/24/1938 in the US and as 24/2/1938 in UK and Europe.

February 24, 1938 in February 1938 calendar

Famous people born on February 24, 1938:

• James Farentino

  American television and film actor known for roles in series like 'The Sopranos' and movies such as 'The Final Countdown'.

• Phil Knight

  Co-founder of Nike, Inc.

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on February 24th

Famous people died on February 24, 1938:

• Thomas Gann
• Gustave Le Rouge
• Max Wien

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on February 24th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for February 24th is Pisces.

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Babies born in February are either Aquarius or Pisces. People born before February 18th are Aquarius, while people born from February 19th have the sign of Pisces.

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February 24, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on February 24, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on February 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 February 24, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:52 am and setting at 01:31 pm.

The previous full moon was on Feb 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Mar 16, 1938.

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Your place in the Universe on February 24, 1938

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Someone born on February 24, 1938 is:

87 years 3 months old,

or 1047 months

or 4552 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31866 days old,

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

There are 276 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday February 24th 2026.

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

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

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