What happened on Sunday August 28, 1938?

Here's what happened on August 28, 1938:

• British Diplomatic Efforts to Prevent War with Nazi Germany Lord Runciman's diplomatic mission to resolve the Sudetenland crisis begins to deteriorate. British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain recalls Ambassador Nevile Henderson from Berlin to arrange a personal meeting with Adolf Hitler, in a last-ditch attempt to prevent escalating tensions that would eventually lead to World War II.
• Mauthausen Concentration Camp Opens in Austria The Mauthausen concentration camp, one of the most notorious Nazi labor and death camps, was established near Linz, Austria. This camp would become a symbol of the brutal Nazi regime's systematic oppression and murder during World War II, primarily holding political prisoners, Jews, and other groups deemed undesirable by the Nazi ideology.
• Paul Martin's Early Political Career Paul Martin, who would later become a prominent Canadian politician and Prime Minister, is noted in historical records. This entry likely refers to his early political involvement or a significant moment in his early career.
• Unusual University Honorary Degree Northwestern University awards an honorary degree to Charlie McCarthy, a famous ventriloquist's dummy created and performed by Edgar Bergen. This unusual and humorous event highlights the cultural entertainment landscape of the late 1930s.

Events in 1938

August 28, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Aug. 28, 1938

Newspapers from Aug. 28, 1938

August 28, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 240th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

August 28, 1938 can also be written as 8/28/1938 in the US and as 28/8/1938 in UK and Europe.

August 28, 1938 in August 1938 calendar

Famous people born on August 28, 1938:

• Marcello Gandini

  Legendary automotive designer renowned for creating iconic designs for Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo, and other prestigious car manufacturers.

• Paul Martin

  Canadian politician who served as Prime Minister of Canada from 2003 to 2006, previously holding significant roles as Minister of Finance...

• Maurizio Costanzo

  Prominent Italian journalist, television host, and academic known for his influential media presence in Italy.

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on August 28th

Famous people died on August 28, 1938:

• Gavriil Vasil'evič Ksenofontov

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on August 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for August 28th is Virgo.

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Babies born in August are either Leo or Virgo. People born before August 22nd are Leo, while people born from August 23rd have the sign of Virgo.

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August 28, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for August 28, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on August 28, 1938 was Waxing crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on August 28, 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 28, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 24% full, rising at 09:56 am and setting at 09:44 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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Your place in the Universe on August 28, 1938

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Someone born on August 28, 1938 is:

86 years 8 months old,

or 1040 months and 5 days old,

or 4522 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31660 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on August 28, 1938?

There are 117 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday August 28th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on August 28, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on August 28, 1938.

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