What happened on Friday June 24, 1938?

About June 24th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: On June 24, 1938, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of his famous fireside chats, discussing the accomplishments of the 75th Congress. These radio broadcasts were a hallmark of Roosevelt's communication strategy during the Great Depression and New Deal era, helping to build public trust and explain government policies.
  • Day of the week: June 24th, 1938 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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June 24, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 24, 1938:

  • Roosevelt's Fireside Chat on 75th Congress On June 24, 1938, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt delivered one of his famous fireside chats, discussing the accomplishments of the 75th Congress. These radio broadcasts were a hallmark of Roosevelt's communication strategy during the Great Depression and New Deal era, helping to build public trust and explain government policies.
  • Massive Meteorite Explosion near Chicora, Pennsylvania On June 24, 1938, a significant meteorite event occurred near Chicora, Pennsylvania. The meteorite, estimated to weigh approximately 450 metric tons, exploded upon entering Earth's atmosphere, with fragments landing in the surrounding area. This rare astronomical event drew scientific attention due to its substantial size and potential impact.
  • Meteorite Incident Injures Livestock During the meteorite event on June 24, 1938, near Chicora, Pennsylvania, a local cow was struck and injured by falling meteorite fragments, highlighting the potential destructive power of such astronomical phenomena.

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

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What day of the week was June 24, 1938?


June 24, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 175th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 24, 1938 can also be written as 6/24/1938 in the US and as 24/6/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 24, 1938?


Famous people born on June 24, 1938:

  • Lawrence Block

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  • Abülfaz Elçibay

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 24th is Cancer.

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Babies born in June are either Gemini or Cancer. People born before June 20th are Gemini, while people born from June 21st have the sign of Cancer.

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 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 June 24, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 5% full, rising at 02:25 am and setting at 06:13 pm.

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

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How old is someone born on June 24, 1938?


Someone born on June 24, 1938 is:

86 years 10 months old,

or 1042 months and 9 days old,

or 4532 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31725 days old,

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

There are 52 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday June 24th 2025.

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

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

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