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What happened on Tuesday June 07, 1938?

About June 7th, 1938, in brief:

  • Historical events: In June 1938, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Nationalist government opened the dikes of the Yellow River near Huayuankou, Henan Province, to halt the advancing Japanese forces. This deliberate flooding resulted in one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, with estimates of up to 900,000 people killed and millions displaced. The flood also caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and farmland, significantly impacting the war's course.
  • Day of the week: June 7th, 1938 was a Tuesday
  • Zodiac Sign: Gemini (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase: Waxing gibbous
  • Popular movie: The Adventures of Robin Hood directed by Michael Curtiz, William Keighley

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June 07, 1938: What happened on that day?


Here's what happened on June 07, 1938:

  • Catastrophic Yellow River flood during Second Sino-Japanese War In June 1938, during the Second Sino-Japanese War, the Chinese Nationalist government opened the dikes of the Yellow River near Huayuankou, Henan Province, to halt the advancing Japanese forces. This deliberate flooding resulted in one of the deadliest natural disasters in history, with estimates of up to 900,000 people killed and millions displaced. The flood also caused widespread destruction of infrastructure and farmland, significantly impacting the war's course. source: Wikipedia (day-month pages)
  • Boeing 314 Clipper's inaugural flight The Boeing 314 Clipper, a large four-engine flying boat, made its inaugural flight on June 7, 1938. Developed for Pan American Airways, the Clipper was designed for transatlantic and transpacific passenger service, offering unprecedented comfort and range for its time. Its successful operation marked a significant advancement in long-distance air travel.
  • Douglas DC-4E first test flight The Douglas DC-4E, an experimental four-engine airliner, made its first flight on June 7, 1938, from Clover Field in Santa Monica, California. Designed to carry 52 passengers, the DC-4E featured a triple-fin tail and was powered by four Pratt & Whitney R-2180-A Twin Hornet 14-cylinder radial engines. Despite its innovative design, the aircraft was deemed too complex and costly for commercial use, leading to the development of the simpler DC-4 model. source: en.wikipedia.org
  • First Television Broadcast of Broadway Play The play 'Susan & God' becomes the first Broadway production to be telecast with its original cast, marking a significant milestone in the intersection of theater and emerging television technology.

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June 07, 1938: What were the magazines covers and newspapers that day?

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What day of the week was June 07, 1938?


June 07, 1938 was a Tuesday and it was the 158th day of the year 1938 in the Gregorian calendar.

June 07, 1938 can also be written as 6/7/1938 in the US and as 7/6/1938 in UK and Europe.

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Who was born on June 07, 1938?


Famous people born on June 07, 1938:

  • Ian St John
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June 07, 1938: What famous people died on that day?


Famous people died on June 07, 1938:

  • Harry Corner
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June 07, 1938: What is The Zodiac Sign for that day?


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The Zodiac and Astrological sign for June 7th is Gemini.

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June 07, 1938: What is the Chinese Zodiac Sign for that day?

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The Chinese Zodiac sign for June 07, 1938 is Tiger and the associated element is Earth.

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June 07, 1938: What was the moon phase on that day?


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The moon phase on June 07, 1938 was Waxing gibbous.

The moon phase refers to the appearance of the Moon in the night sky on June 07, 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 June 07, 1938 at 10pm, would see the moon, being 80% full, rising at 03:31 pm and setting at 02:34 am.

The previous full moon was on May 14, 1938 while the next full moon would come on Jun 12, 1938.

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How old is someone born on June 07, 1938?


Someone born on June 07, 1938 is:

87 years 11 months old,

or 1055 months and 18 days old,

or 4589 weeks and 6 days old,

or 32129 days old,

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How many days until your next birthday if you were born on June 07, 1938?

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What generation do you belong to if you were born on June 07, 1938?

You belong to the Silent Generation if you were born on June 07, 1938.

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