What happened on Tuesday May 24, 1938?

About May 24th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: A curfew was imposed in Jerusalem following significant civil unrest and riots, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region during this period.
  • Day of the week: May 24th, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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May 24, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 24, 1938:

  • Jerusalem Curfew Imposed A curfew was imposed in Jerusalem following significant civil unrest and riots, reflecting the ongoing tensions in the region during this period.
  • Prince Buster Born Prince Buster, an influential Jamaican singer-songwriter who significantly impacted ska and reggae music, was born. He passed away in 2016.
  • Tommy Chong Born in Edmonton Tommy Chong, renowned comedian and actor, best known for the comedy duo Cheech and Chong, was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.
  • Susan Strasberg Born Susan Strasberg, a prominent American actress who had a notable career in theater and film, was born. She passed away in 1999.
  • William Bolcom Born William Bolcom, an accomplished American composer known for his diverse musical compositions and contributions to contemporary classical music, was born.
  • Glen Hall, Cricket Player Born Glen Hall, a South African cricket leg-spinner who played one Test match against England in 1964, was born.

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

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What day of the week was May 24, 1938?


May 24, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 144th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 24, 1938 can also be written as 5/24/1938 in the US and as 24/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 24, 1938?


Famous people born on May 24, 1938:

  • Tommy Chong
    Tommy Chong

    Iconic comedian and actor famous for the groundbreaking comedy duo 'Cheech & Chong', known for their counterculture humor and...

  • Prince Buster

    Legendary Jamaican ska and rocksteady musician who significantly influenced the development of reggae music and Jamaican popular culture.

  • David Viscott

    Renowned American psychologist, best-selling author, and influential radio personality who hosted a popular national syndicated radio show...

  • Bradley Efron

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 24th is Gemini.

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

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

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

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


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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 24, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 18% full, rising at 02:11 am and setting at 03:59 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1938.

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How old is someone born on May 24, 1938?


Someone born on May 24, 1938 is:

86 years 11 months old,

or 1043 months and 20 days old,

or 4538 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31767 days old,

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

There are 10 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Saturday May 24th 2025.

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

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

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