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About December 28th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: Florence Lawrence, known as the 'Biograph Girl' and considered the first movie star, died on December 28, 1938. She ingested ant poison and cough syrup at her home in West Hollywood, leading to her death at 2:45 p.m. Lawrence left a suicide note addressed to her housemate, expressing her despair over her ill health. Her funeral was held on December 30, and she was buried in an unmarked grave in Hollywood Cemetery, which remained unmarked until 1991.
- Day of the week: December 28th, 1938 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waxing crescent
- #1 US song: You're A Sweet Little Headache by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton)
- Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley
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- December 28, 1938: What happened on that day?
- What day of the week was December 28, 1938?
- Who was born on December 28, 1938?
- December 28, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
- December 28, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
- December 28, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
- December 28, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
- How old is someone born on December 28, 1938?
- Back in 1938
December 28, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on December 28, 1938:
- Death of silent film actress Florence Lawrence Florence Lawrence, known as the 'Biograph Girl' and considered the first movie star, died on December 28, 1938. She ingested ant poison and cough syrup at her home in West Hollywood, leading to her death at 2:45 p.m. Lawrence left a suicide note addressed to her housemate, expressing her despair over her ill health. Her funeral was held on December 30, and she was buried in an unmarked grave in Hollywood Cemetery, which remained unmarked until 1991. source: en.wikipedia.org
- Paul Gibb's remarkable Test cricket debut English cricketer Paul Gibb made a notable Test debut against South Africa on December 24, 1938, scoring 93 runs in the first innings and 106 runs in the second innings. His performance was instrumental in England's strong position in the match, which ended in a draw. Gibb's debut century was a significant achievement in his cricket career. source: en.wikipedia.org
December 28, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
LIFE magazines from December 1938
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What day of the week was December 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.
Who was born on December 28, 1938?
Famous people born on December 28, 1938:
![Dick Sudhalter]()
Dick SudhalterRenowned jazz historian, cornetist, and music critic who made significant contributions to jazz scholarship and performance, particularly in...
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Charles NevilleSaxophonist and founding member of the legendary Neville Brothers, a prominent New Orleans R&B and funk band known for their influential...
December 28, 1938: What famous people died on that day?
Famous people died on December 28, 1938:
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Florence LawrenceFlorence Lawrence was a pioneering Canadian-American actress, often referred to as "The First Movie Star." She appeared in nearly 300 films during the silent film era and was one of the first film actors to be publicly recognized and credited by name. [bio]
December 28, 1938: Number 1 song on that day
The number 1 song on December 28, 1938 is the best selling or most popular song as resulting from the music charts in the week December 26th and January 1st. It changes depending on Countries, Music Genres and methodology used to rank the most popular song (for ex., sales, streaming).
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.
- Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton) - You're A Sweet Little Headache
- Tommy Dorsey & His Orchestra - Thanks for Everything
- Artie Shaw & His Orchestra - They Say
December 28, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 28th is Capricorn.
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Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.
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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Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthDecember 28, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
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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Someone born on December 28, 1938 is:
87 years 7 months old,
or 1051 months and 5 days old,
or 4570 weeks and 4 days old,
or 31994 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 28, 1938?
There are 148 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 28th 2026.
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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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Back in 1938
Why 1938 makes a meaningful nostalgia gift
For someone born on December 28, 1938, a 1938 nostalgia poster turns a familiar date into a visual account of the world they arrived in.
The history attached to December 28, 1938 includes Death of silent film actress Florence Lawrence, giving the gift a real story rather than a generic year label.
The soundtrack around December 28, 1938 included “You're A Sweet Little Headache” by Benny Goodman & His Orchestra (Vocal Martha Tilton), a memory that helps place the recipient back in their era.
Cinema from the world of December 28, 1938 included The Adventures of Robin Hood, adding another recognizable cultural touchpoint to the year.
December 28, 1938 is also shared with notable birthdays such as Dick Sudhalter, making the date feel connected to a wider story.
Together, those details make December 28, 1938 more than an answer to a history question: they provide the personal starting point for a gift rooted in the recipient's own date.
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