What happened on Thursday October 27, 1938?

About October 27th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: The Nazi regime initiated a systematic arrest campaign targeting Jews with Polish citizenship, with the explicit intention of forcibly deporting them. This action represented an escalation of antisemitic policies and a precursor to the broader Holocaust atrocities.
  • Day of the week: October 27th, 1938 was a Thursday
  • Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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October 27, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on October 27, 1938:

  • Nazi Persecution of Polish Jews Escalates The Nazi regime initiated a systematic arrest campaign targeting Jews with Polish citizenship, with the explicit intention of forcibly deporting them. This action represented an escalation of antisemitic policies and a precursor to the broader Holocaust atrocities.
  • DuPont Announces Nylon Synthetic Fiber DuPont officially announced the creation of a groundbreaking new synthetic fiber called 'nylon', marking a significant milestone in materials science and industrial innovation. This revolutionary polymer would go on to transform textile manufacturing, clothing production, and numerous industrial applications.
  • Quinton Hogg Wins Oxford By-Election Quinton Hogg secured victory in the Oxford by-election in a campaign heavily focused on foreign affairs. His win was interpreted as public support for Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain's appeasement policy towards Nazi Germany, as exemplified by the recent Munich Agreement.
  • James Stanhope Appointed First Lord of the Admiralty James Stanhope was appointed to the prestigious position of First Lord of the Admiralty, a critical role in the British government's naval leadership during a period of increasing international tensions.
  • Deaths of Notable Cultural Figures Two prominent cultural figures passed away: Lascelles Abercrombie, a 57-year-old British poet and literary critic, and Alma Gluck, a 54-year-old Romanian-born American soprano who had made significant contributions to classical music.

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October 27, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was October 27, 1938?


October 27, 1938 was a Thursday and it was the 300th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 27, 1938 can also be written as 10/27/1938 in the US and as 27/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

October 27, 1938 in October 1938 calendar

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October 27, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on October 27, 1938:

  • Lascelles Abercrombie
  • Alma Gluck
  • Ricardo Samper
  • Eva Tetrazzini

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October 27, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 27th is Scorpio.

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October 27, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 27, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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October 27, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on October 27, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 27, 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 October 27, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 29% full, rising at 10:20 am and setting at 09:05 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1938.

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How old is someone born on October 27, 1938?


Someone born on October 27, 1938 is:

86 years 6 months old,

or 1038 months and 17 days old,

or 4515 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31611 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 27, 1938?

There are 166 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday October 27th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 27, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 27, 1938.

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