What happened on Saturday May 28, 1938?

About May 28th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: In a critical meeting at the Reichs Chancellery, Adolf Hitler explicitly declared his intention to destroy Czechoslovakia through military force, ordering the immediate mobilization of 96 Wehrmacht divisions. This event signaled a major escalation of Nazi Germany's expansionist strategy in Europe, foreshadowing the imminent threat to Czech sovereignty.
  • Day of the week: May 28th, 1938 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waning crescent
  • Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero

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May 28, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on May 28, 1938:

  • Hitler's Aggressive Plans Against Czechoslovakia In a critical meeting at the Reichs Chancellery, Adolf Hitler explicitly declared his intention to destroy Czechoslovakia through military force, ordering the immediate mobilization of 96 Wehrmacht divisions. This event signaled a major escalation of Nazi Germany's expansionist strategy in Europe, foreshadowing the imminent threat to Czech sovereignty.
  • Bombing of British Steamer in Spanish Civil War The British steamer Greatend, weighing 1,495 tons, was bombed and sunk by Nationalist warplanes at the dock of Valencia. The attack resulted in 10 fatalities and 18 wounded in the city itself, highlighting the brutal nature of the Spanish Civil War and its impact on civilian and maritime targets.
  • Birth of Basketball Legend Jerry West Jerry West, who would become an iconic basketball player and NBA logo inspiration, was born in Chelyan, West Virginia. West would go on to have a transformative career in basketball as a player for the Los Angeles Lakers and later as an executive.
  • Foundation of Tel Aviv Harbor The foundation for the Tel Aviv harbor was laid, marking a significant infrastructural development for the growing city and its maritime capabilities. This event represented an important milestone in the urban and economic development of Tel Aviv during the late 1930s.

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

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What day of the week was May 28, 1938?


May 28, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 148th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

May 28, 1938 can also be written as 5/28/1938 in the US and as 28/5/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on May 28, 1938?


Famous people born on May 28, 1938:

  • Jerry West

    Hall of Fame basketball player known as 'The Logo' for his silhouette being used in the NBA logo.

  • Prince Buster

    Influential Jamaican ska and reggae musician and producer who significantly impacted the development of Jamaican music and inspired bands...

  • Jacques Bredael

    Belgian television journalist, producer, and professor who contributed to media and academic fields.

  • Leonardo Favio

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


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for May 28th is Gemini.

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Babies born in May are either Taurus or Gemini. People born before May 20th are Taurus, while people born from May 21st have the sign of Gemini.

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

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

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


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The moon phase on May 28, 1938 was Waning crescent.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on May 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 May 28, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 0% full, rising at 04:36 am and setting at 08:36 pm.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1938.

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How old is someone born on May 28, 1938?


Someone born on May 28, 1938 is:

86 years 11 months old,

or 1043 months and 16 days old,

or 4537 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31763 days old,

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

There are 15 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday May 28th 2025.

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

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

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