What happened on Wednesday December 28, 1938?

Here's what happened on December 28, 1938:

• Soviet Labor Decree Imposes Strict Worker Regulations The Soviet Union issued a comprehensive labor decree targeting workplace productivity and discipline. The new law imposed severe penalties on executives who did not take stringent action against workers deemed unproductive or frequently absent. Key provisions included reducing maternity leave and implementing a strict vacation policy that prevented workers from taking time off until they had completed at least one year of continuous employment.
• Death of Silent Film Actress Florence Lawrence Florence Lawrence, a pioneering Canadian-American actress who was instrumental in the early development of cinema, tragically died by suicide at the age of 48 or 52. Lawrence was known for her significant contributions to the silent film era and is often considered one of the first movie stars in North America.
• Paul Gibb's Remarkable Test Cricket Debut Paul Gibb achieved a remarkable feat by scoring 106 runs on his Test Cricket debut against South Africa, marking an impressive start to his international cricket career.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from Dec. 28, 1938

Newspapers from Dec. 28, 1938

December 28, 1938 was a Wednesday and it was the 362nd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 28, 1938 can also be written as 12/28/1938 in the US and as 28/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 28, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

Famous people born on December 28, 1938:

• Dick Sudhalter

  Renowned jazz historian, cornetist, and music critic who made significant contributions to jazz scholarship and performance, particularly in...

• Charles Neville

  Saxophonist and founding member of the legendary Neville Brothers, a prominent New Orleans R&B and funk band known for their influential...

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on December 28th

Famous people died on December 28, 1938:

• Florence Lawrence

  Silent screen actress (confidence) dies at 48.

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on December 28th

December 28, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 28, 1938 was You're A Sweet Little Headache by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton), according to the music chart for the week December 26th and January 1st.

1. Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton) - You're A Sweet Little Headache
2. Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Thanks for Everything
3. Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - They Say

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.

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Babies born in December are either Sagittarius or Capricorn. People born before December 21st are Sagittarius, while people born from December 22nd have the sign of Capricorn.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 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 December 28, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 42% full, rising at 10:50 am and setting at 11:23 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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Your place in the Universe on December 28, 1938

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Someone born on December 28, 1938 is:

86 years 4 months old,

or 1036 months and 16 days old,

or 4507 weeks

or 31549 days old,

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

There are 228 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Sunday December 28th 2025.

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

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

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