Friday December 23, 1938: on this day

December 23, 1938 was the 357th day of the year 1938, under the sign of Capricorn and the day of the week was Friday.

Is December 23, 1938 a day special to you? If so you may like to discover what happened on that day, the zodiac sign and moon phase on December 23, 1938, who was born and died on December 23, 1938, what holidays and observances are celebrated on December 23, 1938, which were the most popular songs, movies (e.g. Trade Winds, directed by Tay Garnett), TV series (e.g. Bbc Tv Cricket) books and videogames back then.

On this page we will address all your questions and curiosities about December 23rd, 1938 to help you enjoy your trip down memory lane.

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What day of the week was December 23, 1938?


December 23, 1938 was a Friday and it was the 357th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

December 23, 1938 can also be written as 12/23/1938 in the US and as 23/12/1938 in UK and Europe.

December 23, 1938 in December 1938 calendar

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December 23, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on December 23, 1938:

  • Discovery of the first modern coelacanth in south africa.
  • A coelacanth, a fish thought to have been extinct, is caught off the coast of south africa near chalumna river.

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December 23, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for December 23rd is Capricorn.

Capricorn is the 10th sign in the Western Zodiac. People born between December 22nd and January 19th belong to the Capricorn sign: discover Capricorn personality and who should a Capricorn marry.

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 23, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for December 23, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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Discover the planets positions on December 23rd, 1938 as well as what the sky looked like at your place

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December 23, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on December 23, 1938 was New Moon.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on December 23, 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 23, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 9% full, rising at 08:19 am and setting at 07:34 pm.

The previous full moon was on Dec 07, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jan 05, 1939.

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Who was born on December 23, 1938?


Famous people born on December 23, 1938:

  • Rodert Kahn

    Inventor of the Transmission Control Protocol (TCP) and a key figure in the development of the internet.

  • Bob Kahn

    Transmission control protocol was co-developed by an american engineer and computer scientist.

  • Maurice McCann

    For more than 28 years, he was an irish astrologer (by 2002).

  • Lucien Bouchard

    Lawyer.

  • Farhad Daftary
  • Robert Elliott Kahn
  • Noël Audet

Whose famous birthday is on December 23rd?

Famous individuals and celebrities born on December 23rd:

  • Corey Haim
    Corey Haim

    Corey Haim was a Canadian actor known for his roles in 1980s films like 'The Lost Boys'.

  • Estella Warren
    Estella Warren

    Canadian actress and model.

  • Marie Bell
    Marie Bell

    From 1924 to 1973, french actresses on the screen.

  • Donna Tartt
    Donna Tartt

    American author.

  • Joan Severance
    Joan Severance

    American model actress and producer.

  • Finn Wolfhard
    Finn Wolfhard

    Finn Wolfhard is a Canadian actor known for his role in Stranger Things and co-founder of the production company, Sun MGMT.

  • Robert Bly
    Robert Bly

    American poet, translator and editor.

  • Esther Phillips
    Esther Phillips

    American singer best known for her r&b vocals.

  • Harry Shearer
    Harry Shearer

    American actor, director, and satirical writer.

  • Elizabeth Hartman
    Elizabeth Hartman

    Actress (fixer patch of blue, patch of blue), is killed at 45.

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December 23, 1938: How old are you if you were born on that day?


You are 85 years 3 months old,

or 1023 months and 26 days old,

or 4451 weeks and 6 days old,

or 31163 days old,

if you were born on December 23, 1938.

Enjoy a trip down memory lane: discover what the world looked like when you turned 18 years old, 30 years old, 40 years old

How many days until your next birthday if you were born on December 23, 1938?

There are 249 days until your next birthday, which will occur on Monday December 23rd 2024.

What generation do you belong to if you were born on December 23, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on December 23, 1938.

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December 23, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on December 23, 1938:

  • Robert Herrick

    American writer, chimes, dies at the age of 70.

  • Giuseppe Broglia
  • Giorgio Morpurgo

What famous deaths happened on December 23rd?

Famous deaths on December 23rd:

  • Jack Webb
    Jack Webb

    American actor who appeared in films such as "sunset blvd.

  • Charlie Drake
    Charlie Drake

    British comic (plank rhubarb rhubarb splish splash).

  • Billy Barty
    Billy Barty

    American actor and singer (d.2000).

  • Patric Knowles
    Patric Knowles

    English actor (b. 1911).

  • Truda White

    Renowned actress known for her roles in classic films.

  • Emmilia Plater

    Polish-Lithuanian revolutionary and military leader.

  • Yussef Lateef

    Yussef Lateef was an American jazz multi-instrumentalist and composer who was a pioneer of world music.

  • Venida Browning

    Renowned jazz singer and performer during the mid-20th century.

  • Earmon Hubbard

    American track and field athlete who set a world record in the long jump.

  • John Chamberlain

    Pioneer in computer science and artificial intelligence.

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December 23, 1938: What are the Holidays, Observances and Saints celebrated on that day?


Holidays on December 23, 1938:

  • Festivus (from sitcom Seinfeld)
  • Oaxaca - Night of the Radishes
  • Secular humanism (American) - HumanLight observed
  • R.C. Saints - John Cantius ; Thorlac Thorhallsson, patron saint of Iceland
  • Sweden - Birthday of Queen Silvia, an official flag day
  • Japan - The Emperor's Birthday - Birthday of Akihito, the current Emperor of Japan
  • Roman festivals - Larentalia, a festival in honor of Larenta
  • Ancient Latvia - Ziemassvetki held

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December 23, 1938: What were the most popular movies on that day?

The most popular movies on December 23, 1938 were the films released in theaters close to that day with the largest audiences and significant box office revenue, including:

Trade Winds

Trade Winds

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Tay Garnett

Starring: Fredric March, Joan Bennett, Ralph Bellamy, Ann Sothern

Too Much Johnson

Too Much Johnson

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Orson Welles

Starring: Joseph Cotten, Virginia Nicolson, Edgar Barrier, Arlene Francis

Unashamed: A Romance

Unashamed: A Romance

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Allen Stuart

Starring: Rae Kidd, Robert Stanley, Lucille Shearer, Emily Todd

You Can't Take It With You

You Can't Take It With You

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Frank Capra, C.C. Coleman

The Dawn Patrol

The Dawn Patrol

Release year: 1938

Directed by: Edmund Goulding

Starring: Errol Flynn, Basil Rathbone, David Niven, Donald Crisp

Country: United States of America

December 23, 1938: What were the most popular TV Series on that day?

The most popular TV Series on December 23, 1938 were the Televisions Series released on TV close to that day characterized by high ratings, critical acclaim and a large fan base.. They included:

BBC TV Cricket

BBC TV Cricket

Release year: 1938

Starring: Richie Benaud, Clive Lloyd, Viv Richards, David Gower

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Eric Wild and His Band

Eric Wild and His Band

Release year: 1938

Starring: Eric Wild and His Band

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Guest Night

Guest Night

Release year: 1938

Starring: A.G. Street

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Foundations of Cookery

Foundations of Cookery

Release year: 1938

Starring: Marcel Boulestin

Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Who was the US President on December 23, 1938?

On December 23, 1938 the US President was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democrat).

Who was the UK Prime Minister on December 23, 1938?

On December 23, 1938 the UK Prime Minister was Neville Chamberlain (Conservative).

Who was the Pope on December 23, 1938?

On December 23, 1938 the Pope was Pius XI.

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What is special about December 23rd?

December 23rd refers to a specific date on the calendar, which is the 23rd day of the month of December. It is a date that occurs annually and is part of the Gregorian calendar, which is widely used around the world.

Over the years several events happened on December 23rd, such as:

  • 2018 - Drone incident at gatwick airport: two people were arrested by police just two days before and released without charge.
  • 2017 - 2017 pacific typhoon season: tropical storm tembin: in the philippines, more than 200 people have been killed by floods and mudslides triggered by severe tropic storm vinta.
  • 2016 - Syrian civil war: more than 100 syrian army pows were reportedly found in east aleppo, the last rebel-held territory. they claim that they were executed by rebel forces.

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What happened in 1938?

1938 was filled with very interesting events such as

  • Mussolini cancels civil rights of Italian Jews
  • Ella Fitzgerald records A-Tisket, A-Tasket
  • Pulitzer prize awarded to Thornton Wilder

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What was the calendar for December 1938?

December 1938 followed the same calendar system as the rest of that year and the years surrounding it, with December being the 12th month of the year. This calendar is characterized by 12 months, 365 days in a common year, and 366 days in a leap year, such as 2012.

Discover how December 1938 calendar looked like.

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