What happened on Thursday May 26, 1938?

Here's what happened on May 26, 1938:

• Hitler Establishes Volkswagen Plant Adolf Hitler laid the cornerstone for a new Volkswagen manufacturing plant in the Fallersleben district of Wolfsburg, Germany. The plant was strategically planned to begin mass production by the end of 1939, symbolizing the Nazi regime's industrial expansion and economic mobilization.
• House Un-American Activities Committee Established The House Committee on Un-American Activities (HUAC) officially began its work, marking a significant moment in American political history. This committee would become notorious for investigating alleged communist sympathizers and conducting high-profile hearings during the Cold War era.
• William Bolcom Born William Bolcom, a renowned American composer and pianist, was born in Seattle, Washington. He would later become a significant figure in contemporary classical music, known for his eclectic style and Pulitzer Prize-winning compositions.
• Teresa Stratas Born Teresa Stratas, a celebrated operatic soprano, was born in Toronto, Canada. She would go on to become an internationally acclaimed performer known for her exceptional vocal range and dramatic interpretations.
• John Jacob Abel Dies John Jacob Abel, a distinguished American biochemist and pharmacologist, passed away at the age of 81. He was a pioneering researcher who made significant contributions to the understanding of pharmacological processes.
• Pauline Parker Born Pauline Parker, a notorious criminal, was born in Christchurch, New Zealand. She would later become infamous for her involvement in a shocking murder case that would capture international attention.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from May. 26, 1938

Newspapers from May. 26, 1938

May 26, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 146th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 26, 1938 can also be written as 5/26/1938 in the US and as 26/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

May 26, 1938 in May 1938 calendar

Famous people born on May 26, 1938:

• Teresa Stratas

  Renowned Canadian opera soprano of Greek heritage, Teresa Stratas was a celebrated lyrico spinto soprano at the Metropolitan Opera.

• Raymond Carver

  Raymond Carver was a seminal American short story writer and poet, known for his minimalist style and profound influence on contemporary...

• William Bolcom

  William Bolcom is a distinguished American composer and pianist, known for his diverse musical style and significant contributions to...

• Lyudmila Petrushevskaya

  Lyudmila Petrushevskaya is a prominent Russian novelist and playwright, known for her significant contributions to contemporary Russian...

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on May 26th

Famous people died on May 26, 1938:

• John Jacob Abel

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on May 26th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th 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 26, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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

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Moon phase

The moon phase on May 26, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 26, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 3% full, rising at 03:14 am and setting at 06:18 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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Your place in the Universe on May 26, 1938

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Someone born on May 26, 1938 is:

86 years 11 months old,

or 1043 months and 18 days old,

or 4537 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31765 days old,

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

There are 12 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday May 26th 2025.

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

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

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