Friday January 28, 1938: on this day

January 28, 1938 was the 28th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Aquarius and the day of the week was Friday.

Is January 28, 1938 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on January 28, 1938, who was born and died on January 28, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on January 28, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Of Human Hearts, directed by Clarence Brown), TV series (e.g. Craftsmen At Work) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about January 28th, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was January 28, 1938?


January 28, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 28th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

January 28, 1938 can also be written as 1/28/1938 in the US and as 28/1/1938 in UK and Europe.

January 28, 1938 in January 1938 calendar

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January 28, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on January 28, 1938:

  • The world land speed record on a public road is broken by rudolf caracciola in the mercedes-benz w125 rekordwagen at a speed of 432.7 kilometres per hour (268.9 mph).
  • Adolf hitler abolishes the war ministry and creates the oberkommando der wehrmacht (high command of the armed forces), giving him direct control of the german military. in addition, hitler sacks political and military leaders considered unsympathetic to his philosophy or policies. general werner von fritsch is forced to resign as commander of chief of the german army following accusations of homosexuality, and replaced by general walther von brauchitsch. foreign minister baron konstantin von
  • Walt disney's ''snow white and the seven dwarfs'', the first cel-animated feature in motion picture history, is released in the united states.

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for January 28th is Aquarius.

Aquarius is the 11th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between January 20th and February 18th belong to the Aquarius sign: discover Aquarius personality and who should a Aquarius marry.

Babies born in January are either Capricorn or Aquarius. People born before January 19th are Capricorn, while people born from January 20th have the sign of Aquarius.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on January 28, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on January 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 January 28, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 2% full, rising at 04:57 am and setting at 03:40 pm.

The previous full moon was on Jan 16, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Feb 14, 1938.

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Who was born on January 28, 1938?


Famous people born on January 28, 1938:

  • Leonid Zhabotinsky

    Ukrainian weightlifter and coach (d. 2016).

  • Tomas Lindahl

    Nobel prize laureate in academic nobel prize for literature and swedish-english biologist.

  • Mary Downing

    American pro-astrologer.

  • Ane Borgen

    Norwegian novelist.

  • Didier Sicard

    French doctor and former president of national consultative ethics committee (1999 to 2008).

  • Andre Herrero

    French rugby player.

  • Nabih Berri
  • William Christian
  • Stefan Stojkov
  • Piero Agnetti

Whose famous birthday is on January 28th?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on January 28th:

  • Elijah Wood
    Elijah Wood

    Elijah wood is a well-known american actor, best known for his role as frodo baggins in the 'lord of the rings' film trilogy.

  • Ariel Winter
    Ariel Winter

    Ariel winter is a tv actress best known for her role as alex dunphy on the popular sitcom modern family.

  • Joey Fatone
    Joey Fatone

    Joey fatone is an american singer best known as a member of the boy band *nsync.

  • Nick Carter
    Nick Carter

    American singer, musician, dancer, and drummer.

  • Shruti Haasan
    Shruti Haasan

    Shruti haasan is an indian actress and singer known for her work in the south indian film industry as well as bollywood.

  • Barbi Benton
    Barbi Benton

    American singer and model, actress.

  • Alan Alda
    Alan Alda

    American actor, director, and scriptwriter, who was a star since 1972.

  • Rick Warren
    Rick Warren

    American minister, founder, pastor, and author of "the purpose driven life", among others.

  • Charles Taylor
    Charles Taylor

    Liberian politician, 22nd president of liberia.

  • Frank Skinner
    Frank Skinner

    English comedian, actor, and author.

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January 28, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 86 years 2 months old,

or 1034 months and 22 days old,

or 4499 weeks

or 31493 days old,

if you were born on January 28, 1938.

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

There are 284 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday January 28th 2025.

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

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

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


Famous people died on January 28, 1938:

  • Bernd Rosemeyer

    German race car driver killed in an accident while driving on 1/28/1938 at 11:50 am in frankfurt, germany.

  • Giacinto Sertorelli
  • Émile Bidault

What famous deaths happened on January 28th?

Famous deaths on January 28th:

  • Joe Viterelli
    Joe Viterelli

    American actor (born 1937).

  • Cicely Tyson
    Cicely Tyson

    American actress (b. 1924).

  • John Banner
    John Banner

    Austrian actor (born 1910).

  • Astryd Lindgren

    Renowned Swedish author of children's books.

  • Olita Tyson

    Legendary actress known for her powerful performances.

  • Henry VIII

    King of England from 1509 to 1547, known for his six marriages and the English Reformation.

  • Mayes Burt

    Renowned actor known for his roles in classic films.

  • Winefred Ward

    Renowned American painter known for her landscapes and portraits.

  • Zarra Neale Hurston

    Prominent figure of the Harlem Renaissance known for her novel 'Their Eyes Were Watching God.

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January 28, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on January 28, 1938:

  • Catholicism - Feast day of St. Thomas Aquinas

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January 28, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on January 28, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Of Human Hearts

Of Human Hearts

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Clarence Brown

Starring: Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi, Guy Kibbee

Country: United States of America

Everybody Sing

Everybody Sing

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Edwin L. Marin

Starring: Allan Jones, Judy Garland, Fanny Brice, Reginald Owen

International Settlement

International Settlement

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Eugene Forde

Starring: Dolores del Rio, George Sanders, June Lang, Dick Baldwin

The Black Doll

The Black Doll

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Otis Garrett

Starring: Donald Woods, Nan Grey, Edgar Kennedy, C. Henry Gordon

Where the West Begins

Where the West Begins

Release year: 1938

Directed by: J.P. McGowan

Starring: Jack Randall, Fuzzy Knight, Luana Walters, Arthur Housman

January 28, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on January 28, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

Craftsmen at Work

Craftsmen at Work

Release year: 1938

Starring: S.P.B. Mais

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Comedy Cabaret

Comedy Cabaret

Release year: 1938

Starring: Molly Fisher, Charles Heslop, Arthur Prince, George Robey

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Intimate Cabaret

Intimate Cabaret

Release year: 1937

Starring: Evel Burns, Truda Binarová, Oliver Wakefield

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Pre-View

Pre-View

Release year: 1937

Starring: Jasmine Bligh, Elizabeth Cowell

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Dish of the Month

Dish of the Month

Release year: 1937

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on January 28, 1938?

On January 28, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on January 28, 1938?

On January 28, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on January 28, 1938?

On January 28, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about January 28th?

January 28th refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 28th day of the month of January. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on January 28th, such as:

  • 2019 - Boko haram insurgency: 60 people are killed in an attack on rann by boko haram.
  • 2018 - Yemeni crisis (2011-present: battle of aden (2018): united arab emirates-backed southern transitional council fighters take control of government buildings in aden, south yemen after clashing with forces loyal president abdrabbuh mansur hadi. at least 10 people have been reported killed and 30 others injured. ahmed obeid bin daghr, yemeni prime minister, accuses separatists for staging a coup.
  • 2017 - Iraqi civil war (2014-2017). the world food programme reduces food aid for more than 1.4 million displaced iraqis 50%. this is due to payment delays by donor countries.

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for January 1938?

January 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with January being the 1st month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how January 1938 calendar looked like.

Friday January 28, 1938