Thursday May 26, 1938: on this day

May 26, 1938 was the 146th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Gemini and the day of the week was Thursday.

Is May 26, 1938 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on May 26, 1938, who was born and died on May 26, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on May 26, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Three Comrades, directed by Frank Borzage), TV series (e.g. Spelling Bee) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about May 26th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was 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.

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May 26, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 26, 1938:

  • House committee on un-american activities begins work.
  • In the united states, the house un-american activities committee begins its first session.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 26th is Gemini.

Gemini is the 3rd sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between May 21st and June 20th belong to the Gemini sign: discover Gemini personality and who should a Gemini marry.

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?

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

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Discover the planets positions on May 26th, 1938 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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


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

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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Who was born on May 26, 1938?


Famous people born on May 26, 1938:

  • Ludmilla Petrushevskaya

    Ludmilla Petrushevskaya is a Russian writer and playwright known for her dark, surreal stories.

  • Teresa Stratas

    Canadian opera singer and soprano from greek heritage.

  • Solomon Snyder

    Pioneering work in neurotransmitter research and psychopharmacology.

  • Margaret Forster

    English historian, author, and critic (b. 1938).

  • William Bolcom

    American composer and pianist.

  • K. Bikram Singh

    Indian director and producer (d. 2013).

  • Andrew Clennel Palmer

    British engineer (d. 2019).

  • Michel Ciment

    French film critic and editor of the magazine positif.

  • Raymond Carver

    Writer.

  • K Singh

    Indian producer and director (d. 2013).

  • Teresa Stratas [Anastasia Stratakis]

    Toronto, ontario -- soprano (salome).

  • William Elden Bolcom in Seattle

    Washington, usa; composer (oracles).

  • Jackie Liebesit

    Rocker (can).

  • Pauline Parker

    New zealander murderer.

  • Gilbert Harman
  • Giorgio Pestelli
  • Enrique Duarte

Whose famous birthday is on May 26th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on May 26th:

  • Lauryn Hill
    Lauryn Hill

    Lauryn hill is a grammy-winning r&b singer known for her powerful vocals and socially conscious lyrics.

  • Helena Bonham Carter
    Helena Bonham Carter

    Helena bonham carter is an english actress known for her versatile and eccentric roles in films such as 'fight club', 'the king's speech',...

  • Pam Grier
    Pam Grier

    Pam grier is an american actress known for her roles in iconic 1970s blaxploitation films such as 'coffy' and 'foxy brown'.

  • Corinne Le Poulain
    Corinne Le Poulain

    French actress on stage, film, and tv, niece of jean le poulain.

  • James Arness
    James Arness

    American actor best known for his tv series, "gunsmoke," 1955-1975.

  • Peter Cushing
    Peter Cushing

    England, united kingdom -- actor.

  • Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee

    American singer, songwriter and arranger.

  • Elisabeth Harnois
    Elisabeth Harnois

    American actress.

  • Margaret Colin
    Margaret Colin

    Actress (independence day: three men & a baby).

  • Nicki Aycox
    Nicki Aycox

    Nicki Aycox is an actress who has appeared in various TV shows and movies.

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May 26, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 10 months old,

or 1030 months and 25 days old,

or 4482 weeks and 2 days old,

or 31376 days old,

if you were born on May 26, 1938.

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

There are 36 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday May 26th 2024.

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


Famous people died on May 26, 1938:

  • John Jacob Abel

What famous deaths happened on May 26th?

Famous deaths on May 26th:

  • Ray Liotta
    Ray Liotta

    American actor seen in "lethal weapon", and "goodfellas.

  • Art Linkletter
    Art Linkletter

    Canadian entertainer.

  • Jean Constantin
    Jean Constantin

    French singer-songwriter and composer of over 300 songs.

  • George Brent
    George Brent

    Actor (baby face.

  • Sharon Lynn
    Sharon Lynn

    Actress (way out west big broadcast), dies aged 53.

  • Cybele

    Ancient Phrygian and Greek goddess associated with nature, fertility, and the Great Mother.

  • Phinneas Newborn

    Renowned basketball player known for his exceptional skills on the court.

  • Zeki Velidi Togan

    Renowned historian known for his works on Turkic history.

  • Fount Haines

    Renowned poet known for his lyrical verses.

  • Adamae Davis

    Renowned jazz singer and performer.

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May 26, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on May 26, 1938:

  • Blessed Pieter of Ter Duinen
  • Georgia - National Day
  • Poland - Mother's Day
  • Australia - National Sorry Day

Saints celebrated on May 26, 1938:

  • Saint Germain of Paris
  • Saint William of Aquitaine
  • Saint Simitrius
  • Saint Philip Neri (died 1595)
  • Saint Lambert (d.1154)
  • Saint Berenger (died 1093)

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May 26, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on May 26, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Three Comrades

Three Comrades

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Borzage

Starring: Robert Taylor, Margaret Sullavan, Franchot Tone, Robert Young

Wives Under Suspicion

Wives Under Suspicion

Release year: 1938

Directed by: James Whale

Starring: Warren William, Gail Patrick, Constance Moore, William Lundigan

One Wild Night

One Wild Night

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Eugene Forde

Starring: June Lang, Dick Baldwin, Lyle Talbot, J. Edward Bromberg

Western Trails

Western Trails

Release year: 1938

Directed by: George Waggner

Starring: Bob Baker, Marjorie Reynolds, John Ridgely, Carlyle Moore Jr.

Gold Diggers in Paris

Gold Diggers in Paris

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Ray Enright

Starring: Rudy Vallee, Rosemary Lane, Hugh Herbert, Allen Jenkins

May 26, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on May 26, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Spelling Bee

Spelling Bee

Release year: 1938

Starring: F.H. Grisewood

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

The Boat Race

The Boat Race

Release year: 1938

Starring: Clare Balding, Andrew Cotter, Wayne Pommen, Helen Skelton

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Byng-Ho!

Byng-Ho!

Release year: 1938

Starring: Douglas Byng, The BBC Television Orchestra

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on May 26, 1938?

On May 26, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on May 26, 1938?

On May 26, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on May 26, 1938?

On May 26, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about May 26th?

May 26th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 26th day of the month of May. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on May 26th, such as:

  • 2019 - May 2019 kathmandu bombings - four people were killed and seven more were injured in three explosions that occurred in kathmandu, nepal. police suspect a maoist splinter organization may be responsible.
  • 2018 - 2018 lower puna eruption: many more properties destroyed by kilauea's continuing eruption.
  • 2017 - 2017 minya attack, gunmen open fire upon buses carrying coptic christians, minya governorate in egypt. at least 28 people were killed and dozens more were injured. according to state media, the egyptian air force attacked militant camps in eastern libya as a retaliation for the minya attack.

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for May 1938?

May 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with May being the 5th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how May 1938 calendar looked like.

Thursday May 26, 1938