What happened on Sunday August 28, 1938?

About August 28th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: 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.
  • Day of the week: August 28th, 1938 was a Sunday
  • Zodiac Sign: Virgo (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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August 28, 1938: What happened on that day?


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.

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

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What day of the week was August 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.

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Who was born on August 28, 1938?


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.

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August 28, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on August 28, 1938:

  • Gavriil Vasil'evič Ksenofontov

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


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

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

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

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August 28, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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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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How old is someone born on August 28, 1938?


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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