What happened on Friday December 30, 1938?

Here's what happened on December 30, 1938:

• Hitler Named Time's Man of the Year Adolf Hitler is controversially selected as Time magazine's 'Man of the Year', recognizing his significant but deeply problematic influence on global politics in 1938.
• Electronic Television System Patent A groundbreaking patent is filed for an electronic television system, marking a significant milestone in the development of modern broadcast technology.
• Premiere of Prokofiev's Romeo and Juliet Ballet The iconic ballet 'Romeo and Juliet' with music by Sergei Prokofiev receives its first full performance at the Mahen Theatre in Brno, Czechoslovakia, introducing a landmark work in classical dance.
• Introduction of Walther P38 Pistol The Walther P38 pistol is introduced in Germany, a significant firearm that would later become standard issue for German military forces during World War II.
• Ives-Stilwell Experiment Herbert E. Ives and G. R. Stilwell conduct a groundbreaking experiment demonstrating that ions radiate at frequencies influenced by their motion, contributing to understanding of physics.
• Extinction of Schomburgk's Deer The Schomburgk's Deer, a rare species native to Thailand, becomes extinct, highlighting the ongoing challenges of wildlife conservation in the early 20th century.
• Gender Discrimination in Italian Workforce Italian law limits women to a maximum of 10% of better-paying jobs in industry and government, reflecting significant gender inequality of the era.
• First Bugs Bunny Prototype Cartoon 'Porky's Hare Hunt' is released, featuring the first cartoon appearance of a prototypical Bugs Bunny, marking an early stage in the development of this iconic cartoon character.
• Soviet Agricultural Production Insight Family plots in the Soviet Union produce 22% of all agricultural produce on just 4% of cultivated land, revealing the efficiency of small-scale farming.
• Establishment of Majlis Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya Khalifat-ul Masih II, Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad, establishes the Majlis Khuddam-ul Ahmadiyya, a youth organization within the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, aimed at spiritual and social development.
• Innovation in Traditional Music In West Java, Daeng Soetigna innovatively tunes the traditional angklung instrument to play the diatonic scale, bridging traditional and modern musical techniques.

Events in 1938

December 30, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 30, 1938

Newspapers from Dec. 30, 1938

December 30, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 364th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 30, 1938 can also be written as 12/30/1938 in the US and as 30/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 30, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

Famous people born on December 30, 1938:

• Jon Voight

  Jon Voight is an Academy Award-winning actor known for iconic roles in films like 'Midnight Cowboy' and 'Coming Home', and father of actress...

• Ramesh Deo

  Ramesh Deo is a prominent Indian actor known for his significant contributions to Bollywood and Marathi cinema, with a career spanning...

• Ron Wolf

  Ron Wolf is a renowned NFL executive who played a pivotal role in the Green Bay Packers' success, including their Super Bowl victory.

• Gavino Ledda

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on December 30th

Famous people died on December 30, 1938:

• Augusto Frediani
• Aleksander Kakowski
• Gaetano Moretti

Famous people who died in 1938

Famous people who died on December 30th

December 30, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 30, 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 30th 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 30, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 30, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 30, 1938 was First Quarter.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 30, 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 30, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 63% full, rising at 11:49 am and setting at 01:25 am.

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 30, 1938

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Someone born on December 30, 1938 is:

86 years 4 months old,

or 1036 months and 14 days old,

or 4506 weeks and 5 days old,

or 31547 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 30, 1938?

There are 230 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Tuesday December 30th 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 30, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 30, 1938.

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