What happened on Friday August 26, 1938?

About August 26th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: Germany sent diplomatic notes to Britain and France, requesting they compel Czechoslovakia to grant autonomy rights to the Sudeten Germans, escalating tensions in Central Europe prior to World War II.
  • Day of the week: August 26th, 1938 was a Friday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: New Moon
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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August 26, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on August 26, 1938:

  • Germany Demands Sudetenland Autonomy Germany sent diplomatic notes to Britain and France, requesting they compel Czechoslovakia to grant autonomy rights to the Sudeten Germans, escalating tensions in Central Europe prior to World War II.
  • British Royal Navy Mobilization The British government announced a full mobilization of the Royal Navy in response to increasing German military activities, signaling growing international tensions and potential conflict.
  • Jaffa Market Bombing A devastating bomb explosion in a Jaffa market resulted in at least 20 Arab civilian casualties, highlighting the escalating violence in British-controlled Palestine during the late 1930s.
  • British-Arab Conflict in Palestine Tensions escalated between British colonial authorities and Arab populations in Mandatory Palestine, reflecting the complex political landscape of the region.
  • Montreal Maroons NHL Dissolution The Montreal Maroons hockey team was dropped from the National Hockey League, marking the end of a significant franchise in professional ice hockey.

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August 26, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was August 26, 1938?


August 26, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 238th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 26, 1938 can also be written as 8/26/1938 in the US and as 26/8/1938 in UK and Europe.

August 26, 1938 in August 1938 calendar

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Who was born on August 26, 1938?


Famous people born on August 26, 1938:

  • Frederick Forsyth

    Renowned British author famous for bestselling thriller novels like 'The Day of the Jackal' and 'The Odessa File'.

  • Jet Black

    Drummer and founding member of the rockabilly band The Stray Cats, known for their influential role in the 1980s rock revival.

  • David Canary

    American actor best known for his roles in television series 'Bonanza' and 'All My Children'.

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August 26, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 26, 1938:

  • Enrico Clerici
  • Otto Bruno Schoenfeld

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August 26, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 26th is Virgo.

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August 26, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 26, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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August 26, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on August 26, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 26, 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 August 26, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 8% full, rising at 07:39 am and setting at 08:35 pm.

The previous full moon was on Aug 11, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Sep 09, 1938.

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How old is someone born on August 26, 1938?


Someone born on August 26, 1938 is:

86 years 8 months old,

or 1040 months and 7 days old,

or 4523 weeks and 1 day old,

or 31662 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 26, 1938?

There are 115 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday August 26th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 26, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 26, 1938.

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