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see horoscope and birth chart for October 30, 1938What happened on Sunday October 30, 1938?
About October 30th, 1938, in brief:
- Historical events: On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles directed and performed a groundbreaking radio adaptation of H.G. Wells's science fiction novel 'The War of the Worlds' through the Mercury Theatre on the Air. The innovative broadcast, presented as a series of simulated news bulletins, was so realistic that it caused widespread panic among listeners who believed an actual Martian invasion was occurring. The dramatization, which interrupted regular programming with seemingly live reports of an extraterrestrial attack, demonstrated the powerful persuasive potential of mass media and became a landmark moment in broadcast history.
- Day of the week: October 30th, 1938 was a Sunday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: First Quarter
- Popular movie: Rasputin directed by Louis Nero
More about October 30th, 1938? See below for more news and curiosities on October 30th, 1938.
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October 30, 1938: What happened on that day?
Here's what happened on October 30, 1938:
- Orson Welles' War of the Worlds Radio Broadcast Causes Mass Panic On October 30, 1938, Orson Welles directed and performed a groundbreaking radio adaptation of H.G. Wells's science fiction novel 'The War of the Worlds' through the Mercury Theatre on the Air. The innovative broadcast, presented as a series of simulated news bulletins, was so realistic that it caused widespread panic among listeners who believed an actual Martian invasion was occurring. The dramatization, which interrupted regular programming with seemingly live reports of an extraterrestrial attack, demonstrated the powerful persuasive potential of mass media and became a landmark moment in broadcast history.
October 30, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?
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What day of the week was October 30, 1938?
October 30, 1938 was a Sunday and it was the 303rd day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.
October 30, 1938 can also be written as 10/30/1938 in the US and as 30/10/1938 in UK and Europe.
Who was born on October 30, 1938?
Famous people born on October 30, 1938:
- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf
First female president of Liberia and Nobel Peace Prize laureate who played a crucial role in rebuilding her country after a devastating...
- Ralph Bakshi
Pioneering American animator known for groundbreaking adult-oriented animated films like 'Fritz the Cat' and 'Heavy Traffic', who...
- Jean-Pierre Kalfon
October 30, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Zodiac and Astrological sign for October 30th is Scorpio.
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Scorpio is the 8th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between October 23rd and November 21st belong to the Scorpio sign: discover Scorpio personality and who should a Scorpio marry.
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 30, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?
The Chinese Zodiac sign for October 30, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.
Discover the Tiger personality and how the Earth Element might affect a person's traits and compatibility with other signs according to the Chinese zodiac.
Try our calculator to discover your Chinese zodiac sign based on your date of birthOctober 30, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?
Moon phase
The moon phase on October 30, 1938 was First Quarter.
The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on October 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 October 30, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 48% full, rising at 12:21 pm and setting at 10:56 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 30, 1938
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Someone born on October 30, 1938 is:
86 years 5 months old,
or 1037 months and 24 days old,
or 4512 weeks and 3 days old,
or 31587 days old,
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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on October 30, 1938?
There are 190 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Thursday October 30th 2025.
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What generation do you belong to if you were born on October 30, 1938?
You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on October 30, 1938.
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