What happened on Friday October 28, 1938?

Here's what happened on October 28, 1938:

• Mass Deportation of Polish Jews from Nazi Germany On October 28, 1938, Nazi Germany forcibly deported approximately 12,000 Polish Jews from German territory near the border town of Zbąszyń. This brutal action was part of an escalating campaign of antisemitic persecution. Many of the expelled Jews were denied entry into Poland due to a new denaturalization law, leaving them in a desperate humanitarian crisis. Around 5,500 deportees were left stranded, forced to seek shelter in makeshift and unsanitary conditions like disused stables, highlighting the growing humanitarian catastrophe facing Jewish populations in Europe.
• International Brigades Farewell Parade On October 28, 1938, a poignant farewell parade was held for the International Brigades, marking the end of foreign volunteer participation in the Spanish Civil War. These volunteers, who had fought against Franco's fascist forces, were now departing Spain, symbolizing a significant moment in the conflict's international dimension.
• Devastating Fire in Marseilles A catastrophic fire erupted in Marseilles on October 28, 1938, consuming approximately five acres of the city's vital shopping and hotel district. The blaze was particularly deadly, resulting in the tragic loss of nearly 100 lives. The extensive damage significantly impacted the city's economic and social infrastructure.

Events in 1938

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

Magazines from Oct. 28, 1938

Newspapers from Oct. 28, 1938

October 28, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 301st day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

October 28, 1938 can also be written as 10/28/1938 in the US and as 28/10/1938 in UK and Europe.

October 28, 1938 in October 1938 calendar

Famous people born on October 28, 1938:

• David Dimbleby

  Renowned British television presenter and journalist, known for his long and distinguished career in broadcasting and political commentary.

• Bernadette Lafont

  A prominent French actress who was a key figure in the French New Wave cinema movement, known for her significant contributions to film and...

• Jean-Claude Camus

  French entertainment producer who has been the director of the Théâtre de la Porte Saint-Martin since 2001, with significant influence in...

• Anne Perry

  Prolific English crime novelist known for her historical detective fiction, with a significant body of work in the mystery genre.

• Gary Cowan

  Canadian golfer.

• Dave Budd

  American basketball player.

• Kenneth Best

  The daily observer was founded by a liberian journalist.

• Howard Blake

  English conductor and composer.

• Keigo Abe

  Coach and martial artist from japan.

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on October 28th

Famous people died on October 28, 1938:

• Fred Kohler

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on October 28th

The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 28th is Scorpio.

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Babies born in October are either Libra or Scorpio. People born before October 22nd are Libra, while people born from October 23rd have the sign of Scorpio.

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

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

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Moon phase

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

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 28, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 38% full, rising at 11:05 am and setting at 10:00 pm.

The previous full moon was on Oct 09, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Nov 07, 1938.

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Your place in the Universe on October 28, 1938

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Someone born on October 28, 1938 is:

86 years 5 months old,

or 1037 months and 26 days old,

or 4512 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31589 days old,

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

There are 188 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday October 28th 2025.

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

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

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