What happened on Saturday December 31, 1938?

Here's what happened on December 31, 1938:

• European Geopolitical Warning by Dr. Gerhard Schacher Dr. Gerhard Schacher, a former economic adviser to the German Reichsbank, issued a critical geopolitical warning about potential European tensions. He predicted that a significant crisis would emerge on January 11 when British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain meets with Italian Premier Benito Mussolini. Schacher suggested that if Mussolini were permitted territorial demands, Adolf Hitler would subsequently claim Alsace-Lorraine and potentially invade Soviet Ukraine, risking a broader conflict involving France and the Soviet Union.
• Declaration of Lima: Pan-American Unity The 8th International Conference of American States issued the Declaration of Lima, a landmark agreement where American countries pledged to stand united against external threats, demonstrating continental solidarity in the pre-World War II era.
• Boeing Stratoliner Debut Boeing Aircraft flight-tested its newest aircraft, the Boeing 307 Stratoliner, a pioneering high-altitude commercial aircraft that represented a significant advancement in aviation technology and passenger comfort.
• Syrian Resolution Against French Mandate The Syrian Parliament unanimously passed a resolution calling for the government to revolt against French colonial rule under the League of Nations mandate, signaling growing anti-colonial sentiment.
• First Breath Test for Alcohol Detection Dr. R.N. Harger introduced the 'drunkometer', the first breath test for measuring alcohol intoxication, in Indiana, USA. This groundbreaking device would revolutionize traffic safety and law enforcement approaches to detecting drunk driving.
• Smithsonian's Solar Water Purification Patent Dr. Charles Greeley Abbot, secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, received a US patent for an innovative 'solar distilling apparatus'. The device uses concentrated sunlight to heat contaminated water to boiling, with water vapor then collected, representing an early breakthrough in solar water purification technology.
• US Silver Purchase Proclamation US President Franklin Roosevelt proclaimed that the government would continue purchasing domestically mined silver at 64.64 cents per ounce until June 30, significantly above the world price of 43 cents, supporting domestic mining industries.
• Herbert Lehman's Fourth Term as New York Governor Herbert Lehman was sworn in for his fourth consecutive four-year term as Governor of New York State, highlighting his significant political tenure during the late 1930s.
• Dutch National Debt Milestone The Netherlands recorded its national debt at 3,986,629,805.70 gulden, reflecting the economic conditions of the late 1930s.

Events in 1938

December 31, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

Magazines from Dec. 31, 1938

Newspapers from Dec. 31, 1938

December 31, 1938 was a Saturday and it was the 365th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 31, 1938 can also be written as 12/31/1938 in the US and as 31/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 31, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

Famous people born on December 31, 1938:

• Rosalind Cash

  Pioneering African American actress who challenged stereotypes in film, television, and stage during the 1970s.

• Marien Ngouabi

Famous people born in 1938

Famous people born on December 31st

December 31, 1938: What was the number 1 song in the USA on that day?

The number 1 song in the USA on December 31, 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 31st 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 31, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 31, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Moon phase

The moon phase on December 31, 1938 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 31, 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 31, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 73% full, rising at 12:23 pm and setting at 02:30 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 31, 1938

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Someone born on December 31, 1938 is:

86 years 3 months old,

or 1035 months and 23 days old,

or 4503 weeks and 4 days old,

or 31525 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 31, 1938?

There are 252 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Wednesday December 31st 2025.

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 31, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 31, 1938.

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